Impact Wrestling Discussion **UK SPOILERS**

[King Pitcos]

I'll catch up with it eventually. I still didn't feel like I missed anything other than a quality match. Possibly because the first segment of Raw told us none of it mattered and a new title belt would resolve it all or possibly because Punk came back the week after. Either way, it all just went on pretty much as normal.

That's true, but it didn't feel that way on the night. It felt magic.

 

I don't think it would take people away though. I'd still present TV matches, tag matches, a couple of squash matches and a recycled TV main event. It'd be heavy on story and character development though, more promos, skits and vignettes. I'd concentrate more on building the TV main event too. Michael Cole can mention it before every ad-break but it won't make me care anymore.

I'd be all for those changes as well, I'm just doubtful at this point that they'd translate to much more pay-per-view revenue.

[Your Fight Site]

When is the episode with Sting vs. Ric Flair broadcast? The Sunday coming?

[xear]

When is the episode with Sting vs. Ric Flair broadcast? The Sunday coming?

 

Correct that match airs this Sunday.

[Your Fight Site]

Correct that match airs this Sunday.

*puts reminder in iPhone*

[Slapnut]

I thought Shannon Moore got released a few months back?

 

I'm also sick of the tired Styles/Daniels routine. I'm a fan of Daniels, but thw whole storyline is incredibly lazy and happened in exactly the same way less than 2 years ago. I suppose it was obvious they'd always go down this route, but I hoped for something at least a little different.

 

Dont really understand that James Storm swerve but I'm assuming it'll make more sense on the show.

[iamtheman]

Rumour going round on some sites that hogan vs sting has been called off

 

All will become clear after tonights taping but a tag or a triple threat is apparantly what they are going to go with

[ColinBollocks]

I kind of hope that's true. Hogan probably only has one singles match in him (if that), I'd rather he save it for Wrestlemania.

 

I thought they'd revert to a tag when this was first rumoured. It makes sense.

[PowerButchi]

I'm also sick of the tired Styles/Daniels routine. I'm a fan of Daniels, but thw whole storyline is incredibly lazy and happened in exactly the same way less than 2 years ago. I suppose it was obvious they'd always go down this route, but I hoped for something at least a little different.

 

Awful isn't it. Here is Daniels and Styles since 2006 in TNA.

 

Daniels and Styles are best friends > Daniels turns on Styles > They Feud > Styles Wins > Daniels and Styles are best friends > Daniels turns on Styles > They Feud > Styles Wins > Daniels and Styles are best friends > Daniels turns on Styles > They Feud > Styles Wins > Daniels and Styles are best friends > Daniels turns on Styles > They Feud > Styles Wins > Daniels and Styles are best friends > Daniels turns on Styles > They Feud > Styles Wins and so on and so on...

[Sir Steve Redgrave]

Credit: Donald Jardin & PWInsider

 

Donald Jardin was at the Impact Wrestling Zone at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida on Wednesday night for the taping for Impact airing on September 29, 2011:

 

The show starts with Sting in the ring and he has Bobby Roode come to the ring. Sting says that he is looking at the next TNA World Heavyweight Champion. AJ Styles comes to the ring and he discusses his time as the World Champion and then he talks about how it has been a while since he has had a chance to become the World Champion again. AJ tells Roode to take advantage of this title match against Kurt Angle at Bound for Glory.

 

Kurt Angle comes out to the ring and he discusses Bobby Roode's match tonight against AJ Styles as Roode continues to wrestle the members of Fortune leading into Bound for Glory.

 

Match Number One: Brian Kendrick defeated Jesse Sorensen, Kid Kash, Alex Shelley, and Zema Ion in a Ladder Match to become the Number One Contender for the TNA X Division Title to face Austin Aries at Bound for Glory. TNA X Division Champion Austin Aries was doing commentary during this match.

 

Jeff and Karen Jarrett come to the ring and they call out Frankie Kazarian and Traci Brooks and they come to the ring. Jarrett introduced himself to Kazarian and said that he handpicked Kazarian off of the independent circuit. Jarrett says that he called Kazarian out for jumping ship to "the other company" and when he got released over not getting the spotlight, Jarrett says that he rehired Kazarian because Kazarian begged for it. Jeff called Traci a skank and said that after what he did for Traci, Traci disrespected Karen. Jeff says they are both ungrateful bastards. TNA referees come out to separate Jeff, Karen, Frankie, and Traci. Jarrett said that he is going to make their lives miserable starting tonight.

 

Jeff tells Kazarian to take that Tennessee whore, but Kazarian stops Jarrett with a punch. TNA Security and the agents try to separate the four, but Gunner shows up and lays Kazarian out with an F5. TNA Security get Jeff, Karen, and Gunner out of the ring while they tend to Kazarian.

 

Backstage, Anarquia is with the rest of Mexican America and he is getting a tattoo. Anarquia sends Rosita and Sarita to get tequila. Anarquia asks the tattoo lady to send the people in to give him the tattoo. Ink Inc shows up and they attack Hernandez and Anarquia. After a brief brawl, Ink Inc are standing tall while Hernandez and Anarquia are down.

 

Shannon grabs the ink pen and he gives Anarquia a tattoo while Jesse pushed the camera away. Jesse says that you don't want to see this and we hear Anarquia screaming.

 

Ink Inc come out for a match, but Mexican America jumps them and lays them out. Rosita and Sarita spray paint "MA" on Moore and Neal's backs.

 

Match Number Two: Madison Rayne defeats Tara with a roll up and extra leverage with her feet on the ropes in a "Queen's Qualifying Match" to face Winter, Velvet Sky, and Mickie James for the Knockouts Title at Bound For Glory. Throughout the match, Madison was flirting with referee Earl Hebner to try to get her way in the match. It appeared to work because Earl stopped Tara from using closed fists during the match. Madison accidentally hit Earl and Earl then let Tara have her way, but Madison was still able to get the win.

 

Crimson comes to the ring and he calls out Samoa Joe. Joe comes to the stage and questions Crimson saying his name after what Joe did to him. Joe says that he allowed Crimson to be able to walk away. He calls Crimson's undefeated streak a farce. Joe says that the only reason he is disgusted is because without Crimson in TNA, who else is going to be Joe's bitch? Crimson tackles Joe on the stage, but Joe gains the advantage after a low blow. They work their way to the ring and Joe attacks Crimson's ankle and puts him in a modified figure four.

 

Matt Morgan comes out and attacks Joe. Matt tries for the Carbon Footprint but Joe leaves the ring. Morgan follows Joe up the ramp, but Joe heads to the back. Morgan comes to the ring and helps Crimson to his feet and leaves.

 

Match Number Three: D'Angelo Dinero defeats Ken Anderson. Devon's children were seated at ringside and during the match, Anderson and Dinero fought in front of them. Anderson took Dinero down in front of Devon's children. Devon's children shoved Anderson, but Devon came out and dealt with his children and the referee. Bully Ray ran in from the crowd and hit Anderson with a Singapore cane. Pope got in the ring and pinned him. Devon took his kids to the back.

 

Match Number Four: Bobby Roode defeated AJ Styles with a crossface. After the match, Styles shook Roode's hand and he told Roode to win the title. Styles raised Roode's hand.

 

In the final segment of the night, Hulk Hogan came to the ring and he says that he feels like he has had a million pounds lifted off of his shoulders. After some soul searching, he said the Hulkamania run is the best run of all time. Hogan mentions how the first day he got in the business, he broke his leg. Hogan says that he learned respect and the ropes of the business. He talks about how he faced Andre the Giant, and sold out Madison Square Garden many times. At the end of the day, Hulkamania could go on forever. Hogan said that he had the chance of a lifetime to come to Impact Wrestling with three decades of knowledge and change Impact Wrestling. Hogan mentions that he has been here for almost two years and every moment has been worth it, including watching names like Bobby Roode, James Storm, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, and Rob Van Dam step up.

 

Hogan says that unfortunately it is the end of the road for him. Hogan says that he wanted to tell his fans first, even before his wife. When he lost his family and his health, the only thing he didn't lose was the fans. No matter how bad it got, he knew the fans would still be there. Hogan says that he made the decision that his run is done and says that Bobby Roode, James Storm, and AJ Styles are the stars of the future.

 

Hogan says that he is inviting everyone to come to Knoxville next week for a formal announcement because that will be the last time that we see him in this ring. Hogan leaves.

 

Xplosion:

 

Ink Inc defeated the British Invasion with Mooregasm by Moore on Williams.

[Your Fight Site]

Well that was a bit anti-climatic re: Hogan.

[xear]

nodq.com

 

 

According to a report on prowrestling.net, backstage reviews for the Ric Flair vs. Sting match that was taped for Impact Wrestling this week were not good. One person at the tapings said it was so bad that it "has no business airing on television." It's being said that a lot of mistakes were made during the match, and while Flair could be considered rusty, a lot of the blame is being put on Sting for forgetting some of the spots.

 

It's believed that Flair suffered a left arm injury during the match but the severity of the injury is unknown at this point. Some people backstage were also concerned that Flair was having heart issues.

 

 

As for the Hogan saying he's not going to be in the ring.

 

 

 

 

- Sting vs. Hulk Hogan for TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view in October was planned to go ahead after Monday's tapings when Sting earned the right to face Hogan by defeating Ric Flair.

 

Sources report that officials have nixed the Sting vs. Hogan match, as of yesterday, and the two will now face off in a tag team match or a three-way match with another name who hasn't been named yet.

 

We should have more details after tonight's Impact Wrestling tapings in Orlando.

[SSJLogan]

After a brief brawl, Ink Inc are standing tall while Hernandez and Anarquia are down.

 

Someone the size of Moore leaving someone the size of Hernandez down. Im not a fan of hernandez at all but thats got to be worrying him.

 

Match Number Three: D'Angelo Dinero defeats Ken Anderson.

 

Match Number Four: Bobby Roode defeated AJ Styles with a crossface.

 

Surely with all the things that have gone on recently all of these guys are now faces? So with the amount of talent they have on the roster they still book 2 face on face matches? I may be wrong though.

 

In the final segment of the night, Hulk Hogan came to the ring and he says that he feels like he has had a million pounds lifted off of his shoulders. After some soul searching, he said the Hulkamania run is the best run of all time. Hogan mentions how the first day he got in the business, he broke his leg. Hogan says that he learned respect and the ropes of the business. He talks about how he faced Andre the Giant, and sold out Madison Square Garden many times. At the end of the day, Hulkamania could go on forever. Hogan said that he had the chance of a lifetime to come to Impact Wrestling with three decades of knowledge and change Impact Wrestling. Hogan mentions that he has been here for almost two years and every moment has been worth it, including watching names like Bobby Roode, James Storm, AJ Styles, Christopher Daniels, and Rob Van Dam step up.

 

Hogan says that unfortunately it is the end of the road for him. Hogan says that he wanted to tell his fans first, even before his wife. When he lost his family and his health, the only thing he didn't lose was the fans. No matter how bad it got, he knew the fans would still be there. Hogan says that he made the decision that his run is done and says that Bobby Roode, James Storm, and AJ Styles are the stars of the future.

 

Hogan says that he is inviting everyone to come to Knoxville next week for a formal announcement because that will be the last time that we see him in this ring. Hogan leaves.

 

This just confuses me, surely he has known this whole time that he cant physically wrestle a one on one match. Now he comes out and cuts a face promo even though he is the evil ruler of TNA? Someone needs to buy TNA and completely change it. Apart from Austin Ares and Roode i hate this company.

 

Xplosion:

 

Ink Inc defeated the British Invasion with Mooregasm by Moore on Williams.

 

Well i said yesterday that Moore and his stupid book are getting booked better than Williams. I feel sorry for the British Invasion cause they are easily a hell of a lot better than Ink Inc and LAX2 put together.

 

 

Rant over.

[Mr.Showtime]

Hulkamania will never die, this is all a ruse.

[Doog]

I'll be annoyed if they have nixed Sting vs. Hogan now. They've been building up to it for months, so to finally get there then change it is very odd.

 

A triple threat would be ridiculous, but i'd probably settle for a tag match, who would it be though, Hogan and Flair vs. Sting and ? Maybe Jeff Hardy.

 

Was really looking forward to the spectacle of Hogan/Sting, not because it'd of been a great wrestling bout or anything, but Hogan returning to singles action would of been worth seeing at BFG, a tag match cheapens it a bit.

 

We'll see what happens I guess, maybe after Hogan's announcement he won't be wrestling at all.

[simonworden]

I really hope this is a big rouse, noboddy expects to see a classic from sting hogan. Infact I was expecting a Bret Hart level of participation.

 

As stated a tag match cheapens it but may allow a longer and more main even worthy bout. Jeff Hardy is obvious for Stings partner.

 

If they have built this all up and then no match then what a waste of time the last few months have been. Even more so considering Hogan had to duck out of competing last year as well.

 

I hope he goes and leaves TNA in peace ASAP!