Joe Kerr
07-08-2004, 11:44 AM
This week's edition of NWA:TNA from Nashville, TN opened with Larry Zybyszko saying that everyone involved in TNA is working hard. Zybyszko said, "Don't pirate the show, just enjoy it."
They aired a video feature on the developments that took place on last week's PPV.
Michael Shane and Kazarian vs. Shark Boy and D-Ray 3000
They went right into the first match as Shane and Kazarian came to the ring first with Traci Brooks. Mike Tenay and Don West noted that Shane and Kazarian are pushing an "anti-AJ Styles bandwagon" smear campaign. Shark and Kazarian started off, with Shark Boy working off his arm. Kazarian backed him into a corner and nailed him with several kicks to the midsection. Shark Boy took D-Ray's pic and tossed it at Kazarian. A confused Kazarian caught it and then caught a dropkick to the face. D-Ray tagged in but was caught with a knee and taken down. Shane tagged in. Shark Boy used D-Ray's head as a battering ram and took out Shane. Shane was knocked to the floor. Traci Brooks got too close to Shark Boy outside the ring and he bit her on the behind, then did the same to Shane. Kazarian tagged in and hit a slingshot legdrop. Kazarian and Shane double teamed on Shark Boy. Shark fought back, but Shane took down D-Ray to prevent a tag. Shane hit a snap suplex on Shark Boy. Kazarian tagged in and locked in a side chinlock. Shark Boy tried to fight his way to his feet but Kazarian cut him off and slammed him. Kazarian came off the top. Shark put his foot up but Kazarian evaded it. Shark Boy hit a neckbreaker. Shane and D-Ray tagged in. D-Ray cleaned house on both guys and hit a suplex on Shane for a two count. Kazarian broke up the pin, so D-Ray went after him. This allowed Shane to hit the superkick and score the pinfall. Your winners, Michael Shane and Kazarian! This was a decent opener.
As Kazarian and Shane left the ring and went up the aisle, David Young in street clothes made his way to the ring. Mike Tenay noted Young, who lost his TNA job, was backstage trying to talk to Vince Russo earlier. Young threw Shark Boy out of the ring and started screaming at referee Mike Posey. Young grabbed him and slapped him, upset about being dropkicked several weeks ago. Posey ripped off his referee's shirt and began brawling with Young. Posey dropkicked Young in the knee. He pulled Young's shirt over his face like a hockey fight and began beating on Young. The NYC hit the ring and beat down Posey. They noted Glen Gilberti was now on the Gutcheck list of those in danger of losing their spot. The NYC destroyed Posey. The NWA officials, D-Ray and Shark Boy finally got the NYC and Young to leave the ring.
Ken Shamrock was featured in a pre-taped backstage promo saying he conquering the Octagon and tonight, he was going to conquer TNA's Hexagon.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed Monty Brown. Brown said that he and D'Lo Brown are as different as night and day. He said D'Lo Brown was a little kitty sitting in the house while Monty is on the prowl day and night. Monty said that he would grab D'Lo by the jugular and given the pounce tonight. Monty said after he beats D'Lo and remains undefeated, he will be watching the Gauntlet as he wants to be the NWA champion. Brown began ripping on the different competitors in the match. NWA champion Jeff Jarrett got in Brown's face and said that when you talk about the NWA title, you mention Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett said that tonight he was going to send Shamrock back to the Octagon. He said that everyone will find out that the Elite Guard are loyal to him and only him. He said that Vince Russo would learn that Jarrett is the smartest man in wrestling. Monty Brown told Jarrett that he may be king of the mountain, but Brown ruled everywhere. Jarrett told him that Monty needed to worry about D'Lo Brown because he didn't think Monty could get the job done. Brown glared at him as Jarrett walked off.
They aired a video feature on the Monty Brown vs. D'Lo Brown Match
Monty Brown vs. D'Lo Brown - There Must Be A Winner
Monty made his way to the ring first. D'Lo came out and they faced off in the ring. Mike Tenay noted that neither man could afford a loss. They began battling back and forth with punches. Monty went for the pounce but D'Lo sidestepped it and began nailing a series of chops. Monty hit a dropkick and knocked D'Lo to the floor. They brawled to the announcer's table. Monty pulled a table out from under the ring and slid it into the ring. As he set it up, D'Lo returned to the ring and caught him offguard. D'Lo set the table up in one of the corners. He tried to whip Monty into it, but was caught with a shortarm clothesline. Brown continued to beat on D'Lo. D'Lo hit a jawbreaker on Monty while D'Lo was on the apron. They brawled to the floor, with Monty slammed into the guard rail. They brawled up the aisle onto the stage. They brawled to the left side of the stage and back into the crowd. Monty went to slam D'Lo into the rail but it backfired. D'Lo returned to the stage and dove off with a clothesline to the floor on Monty. Monty and D'Lo brawled through the crowd. Monty whipped him over the railing and back to ringside. Monty tossed D'Lo back inside the ring. Monty hit an overhead suplex on D'Lo for a two count. D'Lo took Monty out with a clothesline and went to the top. Monty cut D'Lo off while he was on the top ropes. Monty went for a suplerplex but was shoved off. D'Lo went for a senton but Monty moved. Monty hit the pounce, sending D'Lo crashing through the table in the corner. Monty scored the pin. Your winner, Monty Brown! I love Monty's persona, but this didn't seem to click at all, not even during the brawl.
They aired a pre-taped promo with BG Jammes talking about the Gauntlet. Jammes said that every dog has its day and today may be the day of the dog.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed Dusty Rhodes and Larry Zybysko. Larry said that he was proud to be with TNA tonight and it was a major night with the Gauntlet for the Gold. Larry predicted a new champion. He said that he was here to help Vince Russo run TNA as Russo has earned his respect over the last year by running TNA the right way. He said that after he helps Russo, he wants a favor because he remembers the knot in the back of his head (from Jeff Jarrett's guitar shot on Impact!) Dusty Rhodes discussed Jeff Hardy, and said that Jeff has everything he wanted in the contract that Dusty brought to his house. Dusty said that he wants a response from Jeff Hardy in seven days. So, the update on Jeff Hardy again is there's no update. They are doing a good job stretching this out, but I hope they signed Hardy or else TNA is going to look really, really bad.
Trinity & Big Vito vs. Sonny Siaki & Desire - Mixed Tag Match
This is Vito's in ring debut for TNA. Desire and Siaki dared Vito and Trinity to get inside the ring but they stalled. Mike Tenay noted that Kid Kash is still suspended and they weren't able to get an update. Well, that's a storyline for sure now, although I suspected (and reported) that I believed it was. Vito and Siaki went back and forth with Siaki trying to get a quick pin. Trinity tagged in and wanted to face Siaki, who was surprised. Desire tagged in, so Trinity tagged back out to Vito. Vito hit a sideslam on Siaki. Vito set up Siaki for a top rope hurrancanrana by Trinity. Trinity and Vito put the boots to Siaki. Vito hit his trademark right on Siaki. Trinity took a cheap shot at him as well. Vito slammed Siaki. Vito missed a top rope headbutt. Siaki hit a rolling neckbreaker. Vito and Siaki battled back and forth. Siaki hit a backdrop on Vito and chopped him down. Siaki unloaded with chops and scored a two count. Trinity tried to interfere but Siaki moved. Trinity hit Vito instead. Desire speared Trinity. Desire dropkicked Trinity and took her out of the ring. Siaki hit a Samoan Drop. He went to the top but Vito, trying to get up, shoved the referee into the ropes. Siaki slipped and crotched himself. Vito hit a DDT for the pin. Your winners, Big Vito and Trinity!
Vito and Trinity attacked Desire but Irish Pat Kenney hit the ring with a green belt and lashed them, rescuing his partners.
In a pre-taped promo, Konnan ran down the list of championships he has held and promised he was taking the NWA title now.
A video feature on the Erik Watts vs. Abyss and Goldilocks feud aired.
Backstage, Scott Hudson asked Goldilocks what was next. She laughed that she loved being rich and was going to rejoice in the fact that Erik Watts will never return to TNA because she owns his contract. She told Watts' wife to enjoy having him on the couch at home. Goldilocks said that she was buying a X-Division object in a "few days." Abyss was lurking in the background. Hey, what happened to her multiple personalities? Why am I even caring enough to ask?
They aired a video feature on the recent developments in the X-Division since AJ Styles returned and won the X-Division belt.
Mike Tenay introduced Kazarian and Michael Shane, who came to the ring with Traci Brooks. Tenay said that they requested air time and TNA has given it to them to air their grievances. Brooks said that they are not the only wrestlers who have issues with AJ Styles. Michael Shane said that backstage there are 100s of wrestlers who have signed a petition to kick Styles out of the X-Division. Tenay dared him to name one so he named Kazarian. Kazarian claimed that there was a NWA rule that prohibited a wrestler from returning to the X-Division once he moved onto the Heavyweight division. Tenay said there was no such rule. Shane and Kazarian said that the only difference between them and the rest of the locker room is that they have the guts to say how things really are. Brooks said that they wanted to see results. Jerry Lynn came to the ring as the fans chanted his name. Lynn said that when TNA started, he felt the same way. He said that he wondered who the hell AJ Styles was that he deserved all the praise he had out of the gate. Lynn said that he and Styles fought all over the building and made sure Styles paid his dues. Lynn said that Styles earned and deserves everything he has achieved in TNA. Shane and Kazarian insulted Lynn and joked he shaved off his goatee to look younger. Lynn pointed out that he made me an older wrestler but he's beaten both Kazarian and Shane. He said that Kazarian and Shane are afraid of Styles. Kazarian said that the X-Division has discipline and he's going to teach it to Lynn. He slapped Lynn, who attacked him. They jumped on Lynn. AJ Styles hit the ring to make the save. Kazarian and Shane attacked Styles, but Christopher Daniels and Primetime made the save. Chris Sabin and The Amazing Red came out on the stage and stared down Kazarian and Shane as they exited. Good segment building the factions in the X-Division. I wonder how Kid Kash feels sitting at home watching this, knowing this feels like a takeoff of his comments about the promotion "protecting Styles."
They aired a pre-taped promo with Ron Killings warning Jeff Jarrett that he's coming for the belt tonight.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed NWA Tag Team champions America's Most Wanted. He asked Chris Harris if America's Most Wanted didn't take the Naturals seriously. Harris said that the Naturals stole their belts and ring attire and now they have AMW's attention. He promised that tonight they were getting revenge. James Storm said that they were going to take out The Naturals tonight and get their belts back.
They aired a video feature on the America's Most Wanted vs. The Naturals feud.
NWA Tag Team champions America's Most Wanted vs. The Naturals
Right after the ring introductions, Andy Douglas hit James Storm with the NWA Tag Team championship belt. The referee didn't see it. The Naturals scored the pin and won in 12 seconds. They ran off as Mike Tenay screamed that they had stolen the belts again. Your winners and new NWA Tag Team champions, The Naturals.
They aired a pre-taped promo with The Elite Guard noting that tonight, it's every man for himself.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed all four members of Team Canada and Scott D'Amore. D'Amore said that their issues last week were settled. He asked why there were no Canadians in the six-way X-Division last week. They promised to win the three-way X-Division tag match tonight and sang the Canadian national anthem.
They aired a video feature on the developments that took place on last week's PPV.
Michael Shane and Kazarian vs. Shark Boy and D-Ray 3000
They went right into the first match as Shane and Kazarian came to the ring first with Traci Brooks. Mike Tenay and Don West noted that Shane and Kazarian are pushing an "anti-AJ Styles bandwagon" smear campaign. Shark and Kazarian started off, with Shark Boy working off his arm. Kazarian backed him into a corner and nailed him with several kicks to the midsection. Shark Boy took D-Ray's pic and tossed it at Kazarian. A confused Kazarian caught it and then caught a dropkick to the face. D-Ray tagged in but was caught with a knee and taken down. Shane tagged in. Shark Boy used D-Ray's head as a battering ram and took out Shane. Shane was knocked to the floor. Traci Brooks got too close to Shark Boy outside the ring and he bit her on the behind, then did the same to Shane. Kazarian tagged in and hit a slingshot legdrop. Kazarian and Shane double teamed on Shark Boy. Shark fought back, but Shane took down D-Ray to prevent a tag. Shane hit a snap suplex on Shark Boy. Kazarian tagged in and locked in a side chinlock. Shark Boy tried to fight his way to his feet but Kazarian cut him off and slammed him. Kazarian came off the top. Shark put his foot up but Kazarian evaded it. Shark Boy hit a neckbreaker. Shane and D-Ray tagged in. D-Ray cleaned house on both guys and hit a suplex on Shane for a two count. Kazarian broke up the pin, so D-Ray went after him. This allowed Shane to hit the superkick and score the pinfall. Your winners, Michael Shane and Kazarian! This was a decent opener.
As Kazarian and Shane left the ring and went up the aisle, David Young in street clothes made his way to the ring. Mike Tenay noted Young, who lost his TNA job, was backstage trying to talk to Vince Russo earlier. Young threw Shark Boy out of the ring and started screaming at referee Mike Posey. Young grabbed him and slapped him, upset about being dropkicked several weeks ago. Posey ripped off his referee's shirt and began brawling with Young. Posey dropkicked Young in the knee. He pulled Young's shirt over his face like a hockey fight and began beating on Young. The NYC hit the ring and beat down Posey. They noted Glen Gilberti was now on the Gutcheck list of those in danger of losing their spot. The NYC destroyed Posey. The NWA officials, D-Ray and Shark Boy finally got the NYC and Young to leave the ring.
Ken Shamrock was featured in a pre-taped backstage promo saying he conquering the Octagon and tonight, he was going to conquer TNA's Hexagon.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed Monty Brown. Brown said that he and D'Lo Brown are as different as night and day. He said D'Lo Brown was a little kitty sitting in the house while Monty is on the prowl day and night. Monty said that he would grab D'Lo by the jugular and given the pounce tonight. Monty said after he beats D'Lo and remains undefeated, he will be watching the Gauntlet as he wants to be the NWA champion. Brown began ripping on the different competitors in the match. NWA champion Jeff Jarrett got in Brown's face and said that when you talk about the NWA title, you mention Jeff Jarrett. Jarrett said that tonight he was going to send Shamrock back to the Octagon. He said that everyone will find out that the Elite Guard are loyal to him and only him. He said that Vince Russo would learn that Jarrett is the smartest man in wrestling. Monty Brown told Jarrett that he may be king of the mountain, but Brown ruled everywhere. Jarrett told him that Monty needed to worry about D'Lo Brown because he didn't think Monty could get the job done. Brown glared at him as Jarrett walked off.
They aired a video feature on the Monty Brown vs. D'Lo Brown Match
Monty Brown vs. D'Lo Brown - There Must Be A Winner
Monty made his way to the ring first. D'Lo came out and they faced off in the ring. Mike Tenay noted that neither man could afford a loss. They began battling back and forth with punches. Monty went for the pounce but D'Lo sidestepped it and began nailing a series of chops. Monty hit a dropkick and knocked D'Lo to the floor. They brawled to the announcer's table. Monty pulled a table out from under the ring and slid it into the ring. As he set it up, D'Lo returned to the ring and caught him offguard. D'Lo set the table up in one of the corners. He tried to whip Monty into it, but was caught with a shortarm clothesline. Brown continued to beat on D'Lo. D'Lo hit a jawbreaker on Monty while D'Lo was on the apron. They brawled to the floor, with Monty slammed into the guard rail. They brawled up the aisle onto the stage. They brawled to the left side of the stage and back into the crowd. Monty went to slam D'Lo into the rail but it backfired. D'Lo returned to the stage and dove off with a clothesline to the floor on Monty. Monty and D'Lo brawled through the crowd. Monty whipped him over the railing and back to ringside. Monty tossed D'Lo back inside the ring. Monty hit an overhead suplex on D'Lo for a two count. D'Lo took Monty out with a clothesline and went to the top. Monty cut D'Lo off while he was on the top ropes. Monty went for a suplerplex but was shoved off. D'Lo went for a senton but Monty moved. Monty hit the pounce, sending D'Lo crashing through the table in the corner. Monty scored the pin. Your winner, Monty Brown! I love Monty's persona, but this didn't seem to click at all, not even during the brawl.
They aired a pre-taped promo with BG Jammes talking about the Gauntlet. Jammes said that every dog has its day and today may be the day of the dog.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed Dusty Rhodes and Larry Zybysko. Larry said that he was proud to be with TNA tonight and it was a major night with the Gauntlet for the Gold. Larry predicted a new champion. He said that he was here to help Vince Russo run TNA as Russo has earned his respect over the last year by running TNA the right way. He said that after he helps Russo, he wants a favor because he remembers the knot in the back of his head (from Jeff Jarrett's guitar shot on Impact!) Dusty Rhodes discussed Jeff Hardy, and said that Jeff has everything he wanted in the contract that Dusty brought to his house. Dusty said that he wants a response from Jeff Hardy in seven days. So, the update on Jeff Hardy again is there's no update. They are doing a good job stretching this out, but I hope they signed Hardy or else TNA is going to look really, really bad.
Trinity & Big Vito vs. Sonny Siaki & Desire - Mixed Tag Match
This is Vito's in ring debut for TNA. Desire and Siaki dared Vito and Trinity to get inside the ring but they stalled. Mike Tenay noted that Kid Kash is still suspended and they weren't able to get an update. Well, that's a storyline for sure now, although I suspected (and reported) that I believed it was. Vito and Siaki went back and forth with Siaki trying to get a quick pin. Trinity tagged in and wanted to face Siaki, who was surprised. Desire tagged in, so Trinity tagged back out to Vito. Vito hit a sideslam on Siaki. Vito set up Siaki for a top rope hurrancanrana by Trinity. Trinity and Vito put the boots to Siaki. Vito hit his trademark right on Siaki. Trinity took a cheap shot at him as well. Vito slammed Siaki. Vito missed a top rope headbutt. Siaki hit a rolling neckbreaker. Vito and Siaki battled back and forth. Siaki hit a backdrop on Vito and chopped him down. Siaki unloaded with chops and scored a two count. Trinity tried to interfere but Siaki moved. Trinity hit Vito instead. Desire speared Trinity. Desire dropkicked Trinity and took her out of the ring. Siaki hit a Samoan Drop. He went to the top but Vito, trying to get up, shoved the referee into the ropes. Siaki slipped and crotched himself. Vito hit a DDT for the pin. Your winners, Big Vito and Trinity!
Vito and Trinity attacked Desire but Irish Pat Kenney hit the ring with a green belt and lashed them, rescuing his partners.
In a pre-taped promo, Konnan ran down the list of championships he has held and promised he was taking the NWA title now.
A video feature on the Erik Watts vs. Abyss and Goldilocks feud aired.
Backstage, Scott Hudson asked Goldilocks what was next. She laughed that she loved being rich and was going to rejoice in the fact that Erik Watts will never return to TNA because she owns his contract. She told Watts' wife to enjoy having him on the couch at home. Goldilocks said that she was buying a X-Division object in a "few days." Abyss was lurking in the background. Hey, what happened to her multiple personalities? Why am I even caring enough to ask?
They aired a video feature on the recent developments in the X-Division since AJ Styles returned and won the X-Division belt.
Mike Tenay introduced Kazarian and Michael Shane, who came to the ring with Traci Brooks. Tenay said that they requested air time and TNA has given it to them to air their grievances. Brooks said that they are not the only wrestlers who have issues with AJ Styles. Michael Shane said that backstage there are 100s of wrestlers who have signed a petition to kick Styles out of the X-Division. Tenay dared him to name one so he named Kazarian. Kazarian claimed that there was a NWA rule that prohibited a wrestler from returning to the X-Division once he moved onto the Heavyweight division. Tenay said there was no such rule. Shane and Kazarian said that the only difference between them and the rest of the locker room is that they have the guts to say how things really are. Brooks said that they wanted to see results. Jerry Lynn came to the ring as the fans chanted his name. Lynn said that when TNA started, he felt the same way. He said that he wondered who the hell AJ Styles was that he deserved all the praise he had out of the gate. Lynn said that he and Styles fought all over the building and made sure Styles paid his dues. Lynn said that Styles earned and deserves everything he has achieved in TNA. Shane and Kazarian insulted Lynn and joked he shaved off his goatee to look younger. Lynn pointed out that he made me an older wrestler but he's beaten both Kazarian and Shane. He said that Kazarian and Shane are afraid of Styles. Kazarian said that the X-Division has discipline and he's going to teach it to Lynn. He slapped Lynn, who attacked him. They jumped on Lynn. AJ Styles hit the ring to make the save. Kazarian and Shane attacked Styles, but Christopher Daniels and Primetime made the save. Chris Sabin and The Amazing Red came out on the stage and stared down Kazarian and Shane as they exited. Good segment building the factions in the X-Division. I wonder how Kid Kash feels sitting at home watching this, knowing this feels like a takeoff of his comments about the promotion "protecting Styles."
They aired a pre-taped promo with Ron Killings warning Jeff Jarrett that he's coming for the belt tonight.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed NWA Tag Team champions America's Most Wanted. He asked Chris Harris if America's Most Wanted didn't take the Naturals seriously. Harris said that the Naturals stole their belts and ring attire and now they have AMW's attention. He promised that tonight they were getting revenge. James Storm said that they were going to take out The Naturals tonight and get their belts back.
They aired a video feature on the America's Most Wanted vs. The Naturals feud.
NWA Tag Team champions America's Most Wanted vs. The Naturals
Right after the ring introductions, Andy Douglas hit James Storm with the NWA Tag Team championship belt. The referee didn't see it. The Naturals scored the pin and won in 12 seconds. They ran off as Mike Tenay screamed that they had stolen the belts again. Your winners and new NWA Tag Team champions, The Naturals.
They aired a pre-taped promo with The Elite Guard noting that tonight, it's every man for himself.
Backstage, Scott Hudson interviewed all four members of Team Canada and Scott D'Amore. D'Amore said that their issues last week were settled. He asked why there were no Canadians in the six-way X-Division last week. They promised to win the three-way X-Division tag match tonight and sang the Canadian national anthem.