TNA AGAINST ALL ODDS
Live from Little Rock, Arkansas.
PRE-SHOW
Two matches planned for the pre-show to showcase some unused talent
Beautiful People vs Wilde & Sarita vs Salinas & Roxxi Vs Moore & Banks
In a pre-show bout that had good wrestling but little heat, Taylor Wilde & Sarita defeated Velvet Sky & Angelina Love, Roxxi Laveaux and Salinas and Miss Jackie Moore and Ms. Peyton Banks in 13:07 when Taylor Wilde defeated Ms. Peyton Banks by submission.
Rating: C-
15 Man Battle Royal
In a pre-show bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Black Reign won a battle royal in 15:04. The other members of the 'final four' were Rick Steiner, Alex Shelley and Elix Skipper, with Rick Steiner being the final elimination. Black Reign got the most eliminations over the course of the match.
Rating: C
Johnny Devine(c) vs Chris Sabin vs Kazarian Vs Christopher Daniels
TNA X-Division Championship
In a decent match, Chris Sabin defeated Johnny Devine, Christopher Daniels and Kazarian in a Four Way match in 16:47 when Chris Sabin defeated Johnny Devine by pinfall with a Future Shock. Chris Sabin wins the TNA X Division title.
Rating: C+
Bobby Lashley vs Consequences Creed
In an extremely short match, Bobby Lashley defeated Consequences Creed in 3:42 by pinfall with a Spear.
Rating: D+
EXTREME REUNION
The scene backstage shows RVD in his locker room as his tag team partner for the night shows his face and it is the debuting Sabu. The two shake hands and hug before heading out of the locker room.
Rating: C
RVD & Sabu vs Raven & Rhino
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Rob Van Dam and Sabu defeated Raven and Rhino in a Hardcore match in 8:26 when Rob Van Dam defeated Rhino by pinfall with a Five Star Frog Splash.
Rating: B-
AJ Styles vs James Storm
In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, AJ Styles defeated James Storm in 18:13 by pinfall with a Styles Clash.
Rating: C+
ANGLE IS HERE
We come to the backstage garage as a limo pulls up and out comes TNA World Heavyweight Champion Kurt Angle arriving for the night. He has the title on his shoulder as he is seen walking to his locker room.
Rating: B
Awesome Kong(c) vs Christy Hemme vs ODB
TNA Knockout’s Championship
In a decent match, Christy Hemme defeated Awesome Kong and ODB in a Three Way match in 6:09 when Christy Hemme defeated ODB by pinfall with the FFG. Christy Hemme wins the TNA Knockouts title.
Rating: C-
SINISTER MINISTER SETS HIS SIGHTS
Backstage we see the Sinister Minister James Mitchell backstage with Judas Mesias. He gives a small chuckle as he is seen messing with his cane.
James Mitchell: Tonight we go to war with the former Monster Abyss. A Monster’s Ball match where my son Judas will destroy that ungrateful ingrate and claim the TNA TV title. Last week what Judas did to Rob Van Dam was just a small display of what is to come. Abyss you are done for tonight and the Sinister Minister will rise again!
Rating: C-
Abyss vs Judas Mesias
Monster’s Ball TNA Television Championship
In a decent match, Judas Mesias defeated Abyss in a Monster's Ball match in 12:55 by submission. Judas Mesias wins the TNA Television title.
Rating: C
Team 3D vs LAX vs V.K.M
In a bout that had great wrestling and good heat, LAX defeated Team 3D and Voodoo Kin Mafia in 15:34 when Homicide defeated Kip James by pinfall with a Border Toss.
Rating: B
SAMOA JOE’S CHALLENGE
Samoa Joe makes his way out to the ring a microphone in hand. He chuckles a little bit looking around at the crowd.
Samoa Joe: I think it is a bit disrespectful that I am not on the card for tonight. So now I am out here to make my own match. So BIG SEXY get your ass out here and let's do this.
Joe drops the microphone and waits before seeing Kevin Nash make his way out to the stage. He doesn’t say a word as he heads to the ring.
Rating: B-
Samoa Joe vs Kevin Nash
In an extremely short match, Kevin Nash defeated Samoa Joe in 4:39 by pinfall with a JackKnife Powerbomb.
Rating: C+
BOOKER T BACKSTAGE
Booker T is backstage getting ready for the main event. He can be seen doing some cardio to get himself ready.
Rating: A
TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Paul Heyman is shown backstage in his office and he has a smile on his face as he looks towards the camera.
Paul Heyman: Ladies and Gentlemen, I am Paul Heyman and I hope that you are all enjoying Against All Odds tonight because I know that I am. However I am also looking forward to iMPACT this week and I have a big announcement. The main event will see AJ Styles and Tomko defending the TNA World Tag Team Championships against a team of my choosing. We have so many great tag teams to look into and I will announce who will be receiving that shot on Tuesday night.
Rating: C+
Scott Steiner vs Robert Roode
In a good match, Scott Steiner defeated Robert Roode in 7:47 by pinfall with a Complete Shot.
Rating: C+
CHRISTIAN HEADED TO THE RING
Backstage we see Christian Cage dressed for the main event as he is making his way towards the ring. The main event is up next.
Rating: B+
Kurt Angle(c) vs Booker T vs Christian Cage
3 Way TNA World Heavyweight Championship
In an exceptional match, Kurt Angle defeated Booker T and Christian Cage in a Three Way match in 17:57 when Kurt Angle defeated Booker T by pinfall with an Angle Slam. Kurt Angle makes defence number 1 of his TNA World Heavyweight title.
Rating: B-
ANGLE CELEBRATES
Kurt Angle is handed the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Standing up he holds it high above his head celebrating the fact that he just retained the title.
Rating: B+
Overall Rating: B, the show increased popularity in 21 regions
Writer’s notes: For the first ppv only two weeks in I think we did a phenomenal job. I still have a lot planned especially in the world title picture. I hope you all enjoy it.
straight up buried.
Sad Christian lost, but glad he ain't eat the pin.
Not going to lie, part of me thought that Christian was going to turn on Book and join up with AJ and Tomko 