Here’s Impact in case you missed it:
From The Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois:
Hosted by “The Professor” Mike Tenay and Taz.
This week opened with TNA Hall of Famer “The Icon” Sting and Kurt Angle looking back on how The Main Event Mafia was created in 2008. Kurt stated that the group was created for both power and respect. He also stated that Aces and Eights will fall courtesy of the new Main Event Mafia, and that he and Sting will reveal the new member later on.
1. A TRIPLE THREAT MATCH FOR THE TNA X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP: Chris Sabin (Champion) vs. Suicide (Challenger #1/Former Champion) vs. Kenny King (Challenger #2/Former Champion).
THE WINNER, AND ONCE AGAIN, TNA X DIVISION CHAMPION: SUICIDE!!!
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VICTORY, TNA GENERAL MANAGER HULK HOGAN APPEARED WITH A MAN NAMED T.J. PERKINS, WHO WAS SUICIDE. HULK STATED THAT T.J WAS ATTACKED, AND THAT THERE’S AN IMPOSTER UNDER HIS OUTFIT. HULK GAVE THE IMPOSTER UNTIL THE END OF THE NIGHT TO REVEAL HIMSELF, AND TO SURRENDER THE TNA X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP.
2. TNA GUT CHECK: Ryan Howe vs. Adam Ohriner.
THE WINNER: ADAM OHRINER.
3. TNA KNOCKOUTS CHAMPIONSHIP: Mickie James (Champion) vs. Velvet Sky (Challenger/Former Champion).
THE REFEREE FOR THIS MATCH: ODB.
THE WINNER, AND STILL, TNA KNOCKOUTS CHAMPION: MICKIE JAMES!!!
POST-MATCH INTERVIEW: Christy Hemme wanted Velvet Sky’s thought’s on the match as she held her knee and said, “I’m just so heartbroken right now”.
4. A BOUND FOR GLORY SERIES MATCH: Magnus vs. Bobby Roode.
THE POINT VALUE SO FAR:
Magnus: 10.
Bobby Roode: 0.
THE WINNER, WITH 7 POINTS: MAGNUS!!!
The TNA World Tag Team Champions Gunner and “Cowboy” James Storm appeared as Storm stated the one thing that he learned as a 12-time Tag champion, you don’t have to like your partner, but as long as you show up for work, he will always have your back. He stated that as part of the reason why he chose Gunner. They were both interrupted by Robbie E, Jesse Godderz and Tara as Robbie voiced his disgust from not being selected as Storm’s partner. He decided to partner up with Jesse and named their tag team The Bro Mans, not to be confused with the term bromance. Jesse was then knocked out by Gunner when he tried to attack after Tara was insulted.
5. A BOUND FOR GLORY SERIES MATCH: Mr. Anderson vs. Samoa Joe.
THE POINT VALUE SO FAR:
Mr. Anderson: 7.
Samoa Joe: 2.
THE WINNER, WITH 10 POINTS: SAMOA JOE!!!
After the match, Sting and Kurt Angle revealed Samoa Joe as the third member of The Main Event Mafia!!!
Hulk returned to the ring and ordered the imposter Suicide to unmask. He refused, and Hulk was ready to do it himself when he was interrupted by TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray. Bully wanted to face Hulk and ordered the imposter out of the ring. Hulk ordered the imposter to unmask, but he took Hulk’s microphone and asked Bully “Do you know who you are?”. He then revealed himself to be Austin Aries and waged war on Bully for the title!!!
Match #’s 1 and 3 are the highlight matches of the night!!!!!
Chris Sabin, Kenny King, Mickie James and Velvet Sky are the wrestlers of the night!!!!
THE 2013 BOUND FOR GLORY SERIES LEADERBOARD:
1. Magnus – 24 Points (3-0).
2. Samoa Joe – 9 Points (1-0-1).
3. Jeff Hardy – 7 Points (1-0).
“The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels – 7 Points (1-0).
Mr. Anderson – 7 Points (1-0).
Austin Aries – 7 Points (1-0).
“The Phenomenal” A.J. Styles – 2 Points (0-0-1).
8. Bobby Roode – 0 Points (0-1).
Hernandez – 0 Points (0-1).
Jay Bradley – 0 Points (0-1).
Kazarian – 0 Points (0-1).
Joseph Park – 0 Points (0-1).
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ANALYSIS: Again, this was WAY better than RAW!!!