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Well. I like where they're going now but I still feel like they blew BFG epicly. If TNA has proven anything to me it's watch the TV show but never buy a PPV because it's not like anything important will ever happen on it.
I've always thought Storm was a better HeelIt makes sense, Angle is fucked, he had to lose so quickly. Im kinda chuffed. If it's not AJ winning it, then I'm delighted that Beer Money will get the chance to headline some PPVs together. At least the matches and the promos will be good.
Who turns though? Roode's a good heel.
Where the fuck did Storm come into the picture and why does he deserve a world title?
Because Angle weaseled up a contract where Roode couldn't get another shot at the title as long as he held it, so the new babyface in charge of the show figured what better replacement to face Angle for the belt than Roode's current tag team partner, James Storm?
Makes complete sense to me.
Obvious question: why are they doing it here and not just giving it to Roode at BFG to set up Roode vs. Storm?
I thought he got pinned.
Video of Storm talking about winning the title after the win can be seen here. It's a cool sight. http://pwinsider.com/article/62627/video-aftermath-of-yesterdays-big-tna-spoiler.html?p=1
TNA star Hulk Hogan has commented on the news of Storm's win - and the fallout from Bobby Roode getting the rug pulled out from under him at Bound For Glory. After reports surfaced on Monday that Hulk Hogan convinced TNA management not to put the title on Roode because he's "not ready yet" - Hogan maintains that everything is falling into place:
"Goodmorning HULKAMANIACS,can't wait for all the Rood fans that turned to haters to see the big picture,thank God we still have real marks HH"
TNA executive Eric Bischoff also commented on the decision to put the TNA World title on James Storm instead of Bobby Roode. Bischoff tweeted:
"Having a blast watching Internet marks react. Candy from a baby!"
As noted before, James Storm won the TNA World Heavyweight Title at last night's Impact Wrestling tapings, airing this Thursday on Spike. Storm defeated Kurt Angle.
He wrote the following on Twitter last night:
"One hell of a belt buckle I won tonight. Thanks to all the fans,family and friends. This is for my dad in heaven I used to watch wrestling with 20 years ago. Love you all. @IMPACTWRESTLING champion of the world. I've busted my ass for the last 15 years entertaining you fans. My time has come. Thank you god."
- Sources report that WWE's Vengeance pay-per-view will be the event where John Cena finally breaks away from the WWE Title picture. Cena will be facing Alberto Del Rio in a Last Man Standing Match for Del Rio's WWE Title.
This would indicate that Del Rio is retaining the title. After Vengeance, Cena will begin the build for Survivor Series and further his feud with The Rock. Del Rio is scheduled to go into a feud with CM Punk.
After months of buildup to Bobby Roode's TNA World title match at Bound For Glory, plans were changed the day of the event and the decision was made for Kurt Angle to retain.
According to prowrestling.net, Bobby Roode understandably disappointed that his planned TNA World title win was scrapped at the last minute. That said, Roode was very professional about the entire situation and did not challenge the decision when it was presented to him.
James Storm was at Bound For Glory on Sunday and was scheduled to cut a promo prior to the main event hyping the significance of Roode's title shot. That promo had to be left off the show due to TNA running short of time during the PPV.
- The Rock is featured on the cover of the December 2011 of WWE Magazine and is depicted angry and ready to fight. The magazines teases the mega-superstar possibly having his sights set on championship gold. The headline reads: "THE ROCK! IS THE PEOPLE'S CHAMP GUNNIN' FOR THE GOLD?"
Impact started with TNA World Heavyweight Champion James Storm, who came to the ring. Storm had a new theme song and TitanTron video. Storm talked about how he has fought to be champion for fifteen years after deciding to become a wrestler when he watched Wrestlemania III with his late father. Storm said he would not be here without the fans and then he called Fortune to come out to the ring.
Storm thanked all four of them, particularly Roode and said that they are the reason that the company is beginning to turn around.
Samoa Joe came down to the ring and told Storm that he might just turn into another Bischoff and hand out opportunities to his close friends. Joe called out Roode for his failure to win the title at Bound For Glory. Storm told Joe that his window of opportunity had closed a while ago and that Joe has done nothing to earn a title shot.
Sting came to the stage and made Bobby Roode versus Samoa Joe tonight and the winner gets a shot at the TNA World Heavyweight Championship when Impact comes to Macon, Georgia next week.
Match Number One: Rob Van Dam defeated Christopher Daniels by Disqualification. AJ Styles was on commentary for the match. They went to the floor and Daniels hit Van Dam with a toolbox causing the disqualification. Daniels took a screwdriver out of the toolbox and Styles left the announce table and ran to the ring to chase Daniels away and Daniels ran to the back.
Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, Karen Jarrett, and Traci Brooks came to the ring. Gail talked about how she left the other company and is better than everyone else and praised herself for giving Velvet Sky a concussion last week. As a gift to Gail for returning, Karen Jarrett gave Gail Kim a title match against TNA Knockouts Champion Velvet Sky at Turning Point.
Match Number Two: Gail Kim defeated Tara via Eat Defeat.
Match Number Three: TNA Television Champion Eric Young defeated Robbie E in a non title match with a Crucifix pin.
After the match, Robbie E and Rob Terry attacked Young. Young grabbed a mic and said that he is not the brightest when it comes to decision making, but in Macon, Georgia, Robbie E and Rob Terry should watch out because Ronnie from Jersey Shore will be at Eric Youngs side.
Eric Bischoff came to the ring and called out his son Garrett. Eric told Garrett about how many more opportunities Garrett received from coming up in the wrestling business that most wrestlers do not get. Bischoff brought up how Garrett was backstage with him in AWA. Eric told Garrett to apologize to him by the end of the night. Garrett tried to get a word in, but Eric did not want to be interrupted and called Garrett a punk and a prick.
Ric Flair was backstage with Garrett talking to him about how he should apologize to his father.
Jeff Jarrett came to the ring and ranted about Jeff Hardy again. Jarrett said that what the video package didnt show (one was not played for the live crowd) was what happened at Victory Road 2011, saying that most people may not remember including Jeff himself. Jarrett referenced Hardy no showing back at Turning Point 2004 before Hardy came to the ring. Both men had to be separated by security. Bully Ray came to the ring and attacked Hardy and this led to an impromptu match.
Match Number Four: Jeff Hardy defeated Bully Ray with a Swanton Bomb.
After the match, Hardy went to the ramp to be interviewed by Christy Hemme. Hardy welcomed the fans back into his life. Jarrett ran in from the crowd and attacked Hardy. Ray told Jarrett to put Hardy in the ring. Jarrett grabbed a table and they tried to super powerbomb Hardy from the turnbuckles through the table until Ken Andersons music hit and Anderson ran out for the save.
Match Number Five: Bobby Roode defeated Samoa Joe in a Number One Contenders Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship with the Payoff. After the match, Storm came to the stage and stared at Roode.
Roode also had a new theme and TitanTron video.
Eric Bischoff came to the ring and called out Garrett once more and asked for an apology. Garrett came out and refused to apologize. Ric Flair came to the ring and got in Garretts face asking him what he thinks he is doing and told Garrett to apologize. Garrett shoved Flair, and then Flair attacked Garrett. Eric gave Garrett a low blow and then Eric and Flair attacked Garrett and threw him out of the ring. After the attack, Flair and Eric hugged.
Xplosion
Match Number One: Madison Rayne defeated Brooke Tessmacher with a rollup the assistance of Brookes tights. During the match, Madison kept trying to get Earl Hebners attention. At one point, Madison was thrown towards Earl and Earl caught her in a dancing position and kissed her before dancing a bit.
Match Number Two: TNA Television Champion Eric Young defeated Rob Terry w/Robbie E with a Crucifix Pin.
Match Number Three: Gunner defeated Kazarian when Kazarian went for a sunset flip from the apron to the ring, but Gunner countered it by covering him and grabbing the ropes.