Official: TNA Final Resolution 2008 Thread

[A.J.]

Dont just write what you think the matches are going to be. Give reasons.​

 

[chesswiz77]

Well after last nights Impact and due to the fact I try not to read the spoilers, I would say Final Resolution will look somewhat like this:

Main Event TNA World Title Match: Kurt Angle(c) w/Tomko, Robert Roode and Karen Angle vs. Christian Cage w/AJ Styles -This match will probably happen, though I'm not entirely sure if Angle's title will be on the line. Knowing TNA, they'll make it a Non-Title Grudge Match. After Cage's great promo last night, I wish TNA had Angle and gang play along with Cage for a few months. Make Cage think he's really in charge when in fact it's Angle, who manipulates Cage into believing it's him so he will be apart of the group. And help him keep the title. Then have Angle do what he did last night.

X Divison Title Match: "The Black Machismo" Jay Lethal(c) vs. Johnny Devine w/ The X Title- It's logical that Johnny Devine will be Lethal's next opponent for the title, since Devine was part of Team 3D's plot to steal it.

Six Sides of Steel Cage Match: MCMG vs. Team 3D- This feud will need to be blown off. What better way to have a blow off match than to hold it inside the Six Sides of Steel. As for Team 3D, their feud with the X Division can continue but not with the MCMG. The MCMG should be in line for a Tag Team Title opportunity at Against All Odds next month.

Six Man Tag Match: Robert Roode/AJ Styles(1/2 Tag c)/Tomko(1/2 Tag c) w/Ms. Brooks vs. Kaz/Booker T/Samoa Joe -Since it looks as though Angle and Cage will go at it. I see the other three members of the Angle Alliance facing three of the five wrestlers opposing them. Personally I see Kaz, Booker, and Joe and not Eric Young or Kevin Nash.

Karen Angle vs. Sharmel- Karen has stated in the past that if asked by TNA she would be willing to have a match. Well based on last night's Impact, I can't help but feel that this match will happen at Final Resolution.

Falls Count Anywhere Match: Abyss vs. Judas Mesias- This match will see Raven, Rhino, Rellik, and Black Reign all get involved. This match will happen b/c Mesias is due back, and TNA wants to deliver on what they were going for months back. This will be a setup match for a six-man hardcore match of some kind at Against All Odds.

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Title Opportunity for Title Opportunity Match: Scott Steiner(w/ X Division Title Shot) vs. Petey Williams(w/ World Title Shot) - Scott Steiner will be pissed when he sees he has an X Title Shot. He'll will then try and goat Petey into excepting his challenge at Final Resolution, the winner gets both title shots.

TNA Knockouts Title match: Gail Kim(c) vs. ODB vs. Awesome Kong- Something tells me TNA wants to put off the next one on one encounter between Gail and Kong for a few months. And with ODB winning a non-title bout against Gail on Impact, don't be surprised if they made at 3-way dance at Final Resolution. Also don't be surprised if Kong wins the title by pinning ODB.

That's the card as I see it now. But w/ TNA you never know, which I like about them.

 

[TheOneBigWill]

Wow, noone seems to give much love to the T.N.A. P.P.V. predictions thread. So I guess I'll have to attempt bumping it back up, with it being this coming Sunday & all.

CONFIRMED MATCHES:

T.N.A. Championship: Kurt Angle (c.) v. Christian Cage: One year ago, it was Christian Cage defeating Kurt Angle to retain the T.N.A. Championship against Kurt Angle. It could really go either way, however I think Kurt will come out on top with the victory in the end, to tie it up. I see A.J. trying to help Christian, but instead accidentally costing Christian the match, setting up Cage v. Styles next month..

T.N.A. X-Division Championship: Ultimate X: Black Machismo & The Motor City Machineguns v. Team 3D & Johnny Devine: The odds are almost against Team 3D, as I doubt either one of them could get the X-Division Championship down off the X-structure, therefore, Johnny Devine will either be crowned the new X-Division Champion, or Jay Lethal will get his Championship back.

The interesting question is.. what if one of the Machineguns pulls it down? Do we have a new X-Division Champion all the way around, short of Lethal taking his belt back? Or if one member of that team gets it, it simply goes back to the person who never lost it? I'd say Team 3D would involve a ladder, but its against the rules (as if there are any) so I wouldn't get how they'd explain breaking the rules.

T.N.A. Knockout's Championship: No Disqualification: Gail Kim (c.) v. Amazing Kong: Last month, Kong destroyed Kim & the only thing saving Kim was the ref. DQing Kong. This isn't going to be a solid squash, as Kim will get some nice offense in. (especially with the use of weapons) However I predict a *NEW* Women's Champion, in only two monthes since becoming Champion.

Grudge Match: Abyss v. Judas Mesias: This match has rules, short of them changing something at the very last minute. I forsee Judas picking up the win, unless he gets DQed, which personally would suck, as these two deserve to be put instantly into an anything goes type of setting.

Abyss should win out in the long run of this feud, but its just getting (re)started, therefore Judas will need to prove his domination over Abyss early. Thus, I see him winning.

POSSIBLE MATCHES:

Booker T. & Sharmel v. Robert Roode & Ms. Brooks/Karen Angle: I definately see the pairing of Roode & Angle, since they're all together in a group. I think it'd be interesting to see the outcome when Sharmel defeats Karen. However, this match can only happen if Karen is over her ankle injury. So Ms. Brooks could sub for her, & Karen could still suffer some type of fate in the end.

Samoa Joe v. Kevin Nash: Seriously, what is up with the stupid storyline they're putting Joe in? I can see this match coming to a head, with Joe's constant beration of Scott Hall, or even Kevin Nash.

T.N.A. Tag Team Championship: Samoa Joe & Kevin Nash v. A.J. Styles & Tomko: If Joe v. Nash won't happen, then Joe AND Nash likely will, to create the bad blood. Anyone remember the "InSiders" of Nash & D.D.P.? I forsee Nash & Joe becoming the next version. I hope Tomko & Styles don't take a downfall to either of these two though. I've never liked Joe, & Nash (old & passed his prime or not) deserves better than Joe.

L.A.X. v. Lance Hoyt & Rave: Is Rave still even on the roster? Because I didn't find his name. If he somehow got released & I didn't pick it up, then I can see Hoyt & Hemme v. Hernandez & Ariel.. if they ever decide to finally reveal her. This storyline is gone way passed stale.

RANDOM THOUGHTS: I can see another final match with Scott Steiner, Petey Williams & V.K.M. regarding the briefcase situation. If not, I still forsee some interaction with all parties involved.

I can also see another Knockout's Tag Team match as a filler. Which I don't mind (I suppose) but when it has no storyline to go with it, its almost just pointless.

 

[IrishCanadian25]

TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Kurt Angle vs. Christian Cage

Greatly looking forward to this match. The AJ Styles dynamic will probably come into play, and somehow I see Christian getting screwed to cement his face turn.

ULTIMATE X MATCH FOR POSSESSION OF THE X CHAMPIONSHIP
The Motor City Machineguns and "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal vs. Team 3D and Johnny Devine

Another angle I am enjoying. MCMG are among the best tag teams in all of wrestling now, and Elizabeth, NJ's own Jay Lethal has had the X Division belt for some time. Team 3D is doing an awesome job putting the X Division stars over, and the Ultimate X rules after 3d's attack on MCMG from Impact will make the match interesting. I'll take the X-Divisioners defending "home court."

TNA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
AJ Styles and Tomko vs. Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash

Curve-ball of a match, but TNA has been doing a better job of building feuds long term lately. I don't think Joe and Nash will co-exist, but I also wouldn't be shocked at tension between Tomko and AJ because of the Angle / Cage distraction. I say the champs retain.

TNA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONSHIP
Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong

Loving this feud. Kong is built up well, and the match up is fascinating. Kong works a great, Japanese style match even with a smaller competitor, dominating but still protecting Gail. The no-rules aspect give Gail a punchers chance. I still say new champion. Just keep it warm for my girl Roxxi.

MIXED TAG TEAM MATCH
Booker T and Sharmell vs. Robert Roode and Ms. Brooks

Piss break match. Love Roode, sick of Booker, more sick of Sharmell. The only intregue is if this is finally the night Brooks costs Roode a major match and forces the split.

Abyss vs. Judas Mesias

This really isn't a no-DQ match? It won't last long. Double DQ. Glass, tacks, etc. Status Quo. Konan is right, Abyss kills himself for next to nothing.

Kaz vs. Black Reign

I'll take Kaz in this match. Great up and comer will take some lumps, but I say one of Dustin's cheap shots backfires and Kaz gets the pinfall.

The Latin American Xchange vs. Lance Hoyt and Jimmy Raven w/ Christy Hemme

Love Christy Hemme. LAX wins because they are due for an '08 push and they want to have Shelley Martinez play a major role. Also, didn't Hoyt and Hemme break up in real life? Great time to separate them.

I will be ordering this PPV at my home and loving it.

 

[Uncle Sam]

TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Kurt Angle vs. Christian Cage

I think this match will actually be quite entertaining. I'm not really sure who's meant to be playing heel, so it's sort of unpredictable. I think they're both meant to be heels, but Angle is meant to be the tougher of the two, if you see what I'm getting at. Anyway, I always though Christian was criminally underrated. Well, I think he's criminally underrated since buying his DVD. He's a very solid performer and sells moves well, as well has having them easily executed on him. Cage vs. Angle will be pure gold, especially with AJ and maybe Tomko making their presence felt for certain. Still, I hope Angle wins as I have vMoney riding on it.

ULTIMATE X MATCH FOR POSSESSION OF THE X CHAMPIONSHIP
The Motor City Machineguns and "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal vs. Team 3D and Johnny Devine

This should also be very entertaining come Wednesday night (I live in the UK, remember?). Nice to see the Ultimate X match be of some importance. This isn't just the title on the line, it's the pride of the X Division! Sorry, I'm getting all teary-eyed. It's also good news as it'll almost definitely free Shelley and Sabin up to go and capture the tag belts and have an awesome feud with LAX. Maybe I'm getting my hopes up, but whatever.

TNA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
AJ Styles and Tomko vs. Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash

Think this was thrown together a bit too hurriedly, but with Joe and AJ in it, it should be entertaining enough. I think this is just being used to give the tag titles a bit of exposure as well as set up some sort of feud between Joe and Nash. It'll get the job done and then some.

I really couldn't care about the rest of card, except perhaps the opening match, so I'll stop here. Still, should be solid and the second half should be nothing short of spectacular.

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Another month, another uninspiring PPV.

Kurt Angle vs. Christian Cage:

TNA's only headliner vs. TNA's best mid carder. I'm sure this match will be good. Well it'll be good until somebody get involved in the match, until a ref atkes a bump, until a 2nd ref takes a bump, and until they shop close ups of Karen Angle every 30 seconds. Angle wins.

A.J. Styles & Tomko vs. Samoa Joe & Kevin Nash:

So Joe & Nash will win. Pointless imo. When it comes time for them to drop the belts it wont be the ancient Nash who does the job. It will be that wrestler who's 18 month unbeaten record was just a waste of time. Why are TNA pushing Nash the wrestler in 2008?

Ultimate X Match:

Is this for Lethal's title? I though the basic rule for the X Title was that you had to be a good wrestler. So waht if a Dudley gets it? Pointless match. Does anybody get excited about Ultimate x matches these days? Lethal wins.

Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong:

The TNA women's divison is is one of the only think I enjoy about TNA these days. Well I enjoy Gail Kim & Kong. The division is fucked when somebody other than them get the title. Kong wins.

Abyss vs.Judas Mesias:

Judas will win in a typical Abyss match. I'd really love to see a match without the usual Abyss gimmicks. But Russo is like ''No, if anything he should use more weapons''

Booker T & Sharmell vs. Robert Roode & Ms. Brooks:

Right. So you get hold of a huge wrestler, and you don't book him against your other huge wrestler (Kurt Angle). Shit booking in TNA. Bookers first feud should have been against Angle. And no way should he have had his first match on PPV without hyping his appearence. Booker wins.

Kaz vs. Black Reign:

WTF? I admit, TNA has done a good job with Kaz. I'm surprised. But Black Reign? Come on. There are plenty of decent heels he could be feuding with. Kaz wins. But doesn't look like a superstar in the process.

LAX vs. Lance Hoyt & Jimmy Rave:

Filler. LAX win.