Here’s Impact in case you missed it:
From The Arena at Gwinnett Center in Atlanta, Georgia:
Hosted by “The Professor” Mike Tenay and Taz.
Todd Keneley is no longer a part of the commentary team. His last appearance was at Slammiversary as TNA has decided to go back to having two commentators. Keneley is still employed with the company. For more information, please visit all wrestling news websites on the internet. Thank you.
This week opens up with TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray as he explained that Slammiversary is never nice to Sting, because this year marked the first time that Sting was attacked by Aces and Eights. He mentioned a rumor that Sting might retire after the defeat this past Sunday, and stated that TNA has no more heroes and demanded to be placed in the Hall of Fame. He demanded that TNA President Dixie Carter come to the ring, but TNA General Manager Hulk Hogan appeared instead!!! He gave Bull credit for his title defense, but knew that he had help. He also told him that he has plenty of competitors because the 2013 Bound For Glory Series starts next week, and will run for the whole summer!!!
Hulk also announced that Bully will have a match later on, but it won’t be a title defense, and his opponent: JEFF HARDY!!! Bully is furious, and Hulk announced that the two will compete in a Ladder Match and Hulk needed something that would hang above the ring. Hardy pulled out a hammer, Hulk declared it the prize and stated that whoever grabs it first can use it as a weapon.
1. A BOUND FOR GLORY SERIES QUALIFYING MATCH: Hernandez vs. Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
THE WINNER: HERNANDEZ!!!
Devon demanded that “The Monster” Abyss return the TNA Television Championship to him, because their match earlier this week was unsanctioned. Joseph Park appeared and told Devon that it was him who robbed him the title shot, and swept his legs and punched him repeatedly. Joseph continued to strike until he was clotheslined and tossed out of the ring by Devon. He was going to hit Joseph with a chair until Abyss’ music played, and demanded that he come out and face him. He hit Joseph one more time, and charged through the crowd to find Abyss as Joseph was stunned by his own bloodied face.
2. THE SECOND BOUND FOR GLORY SERIES QUALIFYING MATCH OF THE NIGHT: Robbie E vs. Samoa Joe.
THE WINNER VIA SUBMISSION: SAMOA JOE!!!
Jeremy Borash welcomed TNA’s newest member: Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) hero Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. Rampage stated that he is happy to be with TNA,that he is a fan of professional wrestling and that to be the best, you have to beat the best. He is interrupted by Kurt Angle. Angle told Rampage that he’s looking at the best and that he may be great in the cage, but the ring is his world. They both shook hands and entered into a stare down.
3. SIX-MAN TAG TEAM MATCH: Kenny King, Austin Aries and Bobby Roode vs. TNA X Division Champion Chris Sabin and TNA World Tag Team Champions Gunner and “Cowboy” James Storm.
THE WINNERS: THE TEAM OF GUNNER, “COWBOY” JAMES STORM AND CHRIS SABIN!!!
4. A NON-TITLE KNOCKOUTS MATCH: TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James vs. Taeler Hendrix.
THE WINNER: MICKIE JAMES!!!
Devon and Mike Knox were searching for Abyss, and as Devon went inside a room, Abyss stood behind Knox and choked him. Devon overheard what was happening, Abyss threw Knox right into him and the two fought. Devon punched him until he was thrown into a wall and Abyss walked away with the Television Championship.
5. A NON-TITLE MAIN EVENT LADDER MATCH: Jeff Hardy vs. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray.
The hammer is a legal weapon in this match.
Bully grabbed the hammer and tried to hit Hardy with it, but ended up in the Twist of Fate. Hardy then grabbed the hammer, but missed twice as Bully ran backstage searching for his title belt. As he searched, Hulk crept up behind him with a hammer until the Executive In Charge of the Knockouts Brooke Hogan stopped him, and Bully ran away.
The main event was the highlight match of the night!!!!!
Jeff Hardy and Bully Ray are the wrestlers of the night!!!!!
TNA’s signing and the appearance of Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is the highlight of the night!!!!!
ANALYSIS: It’s going to be a while to readjust to having two commentators again, but Quinton “Rampage” Jackson being a part of TNA is going to be good for everyone.
