IMPACT Coverage by Bobby James
August 7, 2014
Bully Ray, Devon and Tommy Dreamer vow to tear the house down in tonight’s Hardcore War! Bully Ray promises to drive Dixie Carter through a table!
MATCH #1:
Monster’s Ball Match
AYSS vs. BRAM w/ MAGNUS
Christy Hemme introduces “The Monster” Abyss as the first competitor in the opening contest, a Monster’s Ball match. Magnus accompanies Bram to the ring.
Bram goes on the offense early, but Abyss counters by driving Bram over the top rope with a solid clothesline. Abyss and Bram exchange blows outside the ring until Abyss reverses and Irish whip and sends Bram into the steel stairs.
Bram rolls into the ring while Abyss tosses trashcans and chairs in over the ropes. Abyss mounts a chair in the corner, but when he turns, Bram smashes “The Monster” with a trashcan! Bram pulls a barb-wire board from beneath the ring and leans it against the turnbuckle.
Bram and Abyss counter one another, avoiding the board. Bram grabs a wrench – when he goes to swing it, Abyss catches Bram below the belt with a cheese grater! Abyss sends Bram headfirst into the steel chair he’d mounted earlier, then he withdraws Janice from under the ring.
Abyss swings Janice and gets “her” stuck in the turnbuckle. Abyss then counters a chair shot from Bram and opens a bag of tacks. He pours them around into a pile as the crowd chants, “We want blood!”
Bram slams a kendo stick over the head of Abyss and pulls Janice from the turnbuckle! Abyss counters and chokeslams Bram onto the pile of tacks! The crowd chants “This is awesome” as blood pours from the various holes in the back of Bram!
Abyss picks up Janice, but a distraction from Magnus allows Bram to spear “The Monster” through the barb-wire board! Bram swings Janice into the gut of Abyss and makes the cover for the win!
Winner: Bram
Bram exits the arena with Janice in hand.
Backstage: Low Ki confronts Samoa Joe about the three-way X-Division Championship match tonight. Joe tells Low Ki that the next time he hears his name it’ll be to announce him as the new X-Division Champion!
Backstage: EC3, Ryklon, Gene Snitsky, Rhino and Rockstar Spud guarantee Dixie Carter will never go through a table!
The TNA World Heavyweight Champion, Lashley, joins MVP and Kenny King in the ring. MVP says Lashley is a destroyer – referring to Lashley’s victories over greats like Jeff Hardy and Austin Aries.
Bobby Roode interrupts and issues a challenge to Lashley for the World Heavyweight Championship. Kenny King and MVP attack Roode until Eric Young and Austin Aries make the save.
Backstage: Samuel Shaw and Gunner are headed to the ring for a six-man tag team match. Mr. Anderson approaches and says he doesn’t trust Samuel Shaw.
Backstage: Bully Ray says he won’t reveal their fourth partner for the Hardcore War.
MATCH #2:
THE BROMANS (Jessie Godderz, Robbie E, DJ Z)
vs.
MR. ANDERSON, GUNNER and SAMUEL SHAW
The BroMans are in the ring when Mr. Anderson introduces his team, “Gunner – ‘this freakin’ guy – and Misterrrrrr Anderson!”
The bell sounds and Samuel Shaw and Jessie appear ready to start the match. Mr. Anderson intervenes and pushes Samuel Shaw out onto the apron. Anderson commands an early advantage before tagging Gunner.
Gunner dominates. Jessie tags Robbie E. Gunner and Mr. Anderson exchange tags and alternate punishment to Robbie. Robbie reverses a slam from Gunner and is able to make the tag to DJ Z.
DJ Z spends a great deal of time taunting Gunner, who counters an attack and tags Mr. Anderson. Robbie E flies into the ring and thwarts Anderson’s Mic Check! The BroMans toss Gunner from the ring and team up on Mr. Anderson until Samuel Shaw rushes in to cleans house!
Anderson confronts Samuel Shaw. Robbie E uses the distraction to roll up Mr. Anderson for the win.
Winners: The BroMans
After the match, Mr. Anderson tries to assault Samuel, but Gunner intervenes.
Backstage: Dixie Carter talks to King Mo about not being afraid of Bully Ray.
Backstage: Gunner pursues Mr. Anderson asking him what his problem is. Gunner shoves Mr. Anderson and Samuel Shaw steps in to accept the blame for the loss, averting a backstage brawl.
MATCH #3:
Hardcore War
EC3, RHINO, RYKLON and GENE SNITSKY
vs.
TOMMY DREAMER, TEAM 3D and ???
EC3 and Tommy Dreamer enter the IMPACT Zone first. Mike Tenay explains that there will be no pins or submissions until all partners have entered the match. A new partner will enter every 90 seconds!
Dreamer attacks early, but EC3 gains control of the match after shoving Dreamer knee-first into the steel steps. Dixie Carter and King Mo look on as EC3 takes the action back into the ring.
Dreamer grabs a Singapore cane and uses it to lock in a hold that sends EC3 flying over his shoulder. Tommy Dreamer mounts EC3 in the corner and lands a series of punches. Christy Hemme announces the next competitor – Rhino!
Rhino rushes into the ring and drops Dreamer with a trashcan lid! Rhino dominates Dreamer and sends him crashing hard onto the mat. Rhino tosses the cane to EC3. EC3 smacks Dreamer then tosses the cane back to Rhino. Rhino chokes Dreamer with the cane as Devon enters.
Devon tosses a trashcan over the top rope and attacks Rhino and EC3 immediately. Devon sends the trashcan lid crashing down over the head of EC3!
Snitsky enters the match, allowing EC3, Rhino and himself to gain control, until Bully Ray storms the ring and unleashes a savage assault! Bully uses a steel chain to bust open EC3’s face! Bully and Devon are in command.
Ryklon enters by slamming a chair across the backs of Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer before powering Devon to the mat with a hard slam! EC3 screams from the center of the ring as his team scatters bodies all around.
EC3 is choking Bully Ray with the steel chain as Team 3D’s mystery partner is revealed – AL SNOW!
Al Snow jumps into the ring carrying his famous head. The crowd chants, “We want head” as Snow attacks EC3. Ryklon and Snitsky send Al Snow crashing to the outside, then Bully Ray flies from the top rope and connects with a cross body!
Rockstar Spud slides into the ring and hits Dreamer with the cane, but pays dearly for his efforts! As Snow and Devon leave the ring to “Get the tables,” Ryklon and Snitsky attack and double team Devon. Al Snow launches himself from the middle rope and connects with a moonsault, taking down Devon’s assailants!
In the ring, Team 3D drops Rhino with a 3D for the win!
Winners: Team 3D
After the match, Bully Ray calls out Dixie Carter and says he will put her through a table tonight! Dixie promises that’s not going to happen and that King Mo will knock Bully out!
Backstage: The Beautiful People make their way to the ring.
Backstage: EC3 says Ryklon, Snitsky and Rhino failed him and his aunt Dixie. He says they’ll keep her from going through a table – and if they can’t, then it’ll be up to their secret weapon, King Mo. EC3 guarantees Dixie Carter is not going through a table!
The Beautiful People enter. Angelina Love says she and Velvet are way hotter than Gail and Taryn – and that she is a superior wrestler. Angelina demands a rematch for the Knockout’s Championship!
Taryn Terrell interrupts the former champion. Taryn says Angelina stole her opportunity to become the Knockout’s Champion. She says her match with Gail was to determine who was better. Angelina says she is better – she’s the best Knockout on the roster.
Gail Kim enters and says that Kurt Angle is allowing her to choose the next challenger for her championship. She says next week she’ll defend her title against Angelina Love, Taryn Terrell and Velvet Sky!
The Beautiful people attack Gail and Taryn. Gail dodges an attack from Velvet, who connects with Angelina Love! The Beautiful People retreat as Gail holds her championship high into the air.
Backstage: James Storm commands Sanada to bow to him and win the X-Division Championship.
Video: A promo airs, promoting the debut of “H---K” – coming soon!
Backstage: Bully Ray says his match tonight was “Hardcore Heaven,” and that he will knock out King Mo and put Dixie Carter through a table!
MATCH #4:
Triple –Threat for the X-Division Championship
SANADA vs. LOW KI vs. SAMOA JOE
James Storm introduces himself as “The Legend” before introducing “The man who ended The Great Muta’s career,” Sanada. Storm forces Sanada to bow! Low Ki and “The Samoan Submission Machine,” Samoa Joe enter next.
The opening bell sounds and the three men square off. Low Ki is sent from the ring and Samoa Joe unleashes a series of rapid-fire strikes to Sanada. Sanada mounts enough offense to allow Low Ki to get back into the match.
Low Ki leaves Sanada reeling and Samoa Joe powers Low Ki over the top rope, high into the air! Low Ki crashes down on the arena floor! As Samoa Joe attempts a suicide dive, Sanada catches him with a hurricanrana!
Samoa Joe sends Sanada to the outside and Low Ki flies through the ropes, propelling Sanada into the railing! Sanada and Low Ki fight outside the ring, but Samoa Joe crashes into them with a suicide dive!
In the ring, Joe plants Sanada with a powerbomb and locks in an STF! Low Ki reenters the ring and goes face to face with Samoa Joe. Joe and Low Ki trade punches. Low Ki scores a series of offense, but Joe powers out – and attempts a muscle buster!
Low Ki reverses and locks in a dragon sleeper. Sanada breaks the hold but Low Ki quickly reverses, only to find himself trapped in a cross arm breaker by Samoa Joe. Sanada breaks the hold with a moonsault!
Low Ki rolls out of the ring and Joe locks in a rear-naked choke! Sanada taps just before Low Ki can make the save.
Winner: Samoa Joe
Backstage: Dixie Carter instructs King Mo to “Take him out!”
Video: Bully Ray’s promise to put Dixie Carter through a table is recapped.
MAIN EVENT:
#ItHappens
TNA President Dixie Carter enters the arena on the arm of King Mo. EC3, Rockstar Spud, Rhino, Ryklon and Snitsky follow. The crowd boos Dixie who says, “Right back at you!”
Dixie says EC3’s team is worthless. She fires Ryklon and Snitsky – commanding they get out of her ring! Then she fires the fans and tells them to “Pick your s**t up and get out...!”
The crowd boos until Team 3D enters with Tommy Dreamer carrying a table with “DIXIE” painted on it! The sea of boos changes to a tables chant. Bully says Dixie is the most hated woman in professional wrestling! Tommy Dreamer takes the mike and King Mo knocks him out. The teams collide and Dixie escapes the ring.
The IMPACT roster blocks her escape and Tommy Dreamer rolls her into the ring! Devon hoists her up! FROM THE TURNBUCKLE, BULLY RAY POWERBOMBS DIXIE CARTER THROUGH A TABLE! IT HAPPENED!
The crowd erupts while Dixie lies motionless in the ring as IMPACT goes off the air.
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