TNA Impact: Tune Up
iMPACT Zone
Orlando, Florida
March 29, 2010
TNA opens with a flashback to the end of last week when Eric Young announced the six man tag team match.
TNA iMPACT opening video is seen before we smash cut into a packed iMPACT zone. Signs in the crowd include
- A poster sized milk carton with Samoa Joe on it
- “Fire Bubbaâ€
- “Pimp Slapâ€
Mike Tenay: Do not look at your clocks. Yes we are coming to you one hour earlier than normal. The iMPACT Zone is rocking as we are set to bring you two hours of Total Nonstop Action. Mike Tenay and Taz here and what a main event we have for you tonight.
A graphic for The Band vs. Eric Young, Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam is seen
Taz: You're not kidding Mike a six man tag team match as The Band squares off against Eric Young, Jeff Hardy and Rob...Van...Dam.
Graphic switches to the Tara vs. Daffney first blood match
Mike Tenay: And how about this match Tara faces Daffney in a first blood match.
Taz: You won't see any of the blondes up North doing that.
Sleeping Giant by 10 Fold plays to boos in the Impact Zone as Matt Morgan makes his way to the ring carrying both TNA World Tag Team Title belts.
Taz: Matt Morgan on his way out here. I wonder if he's gonna apologize for his actions last week.
Quick flashback to last week when Morgan tried to force Hernandez's brain out his ears with his boot.
Matt Morgan forcefully grabs a microphone, enters the ring and begins to speak.
Matt Morgan: Last week I kicked Hernandez into early retirement and it felt good. Because for three years I've heard people say that I'm the blueprint, that I'm a dominant force, that I am the future. So instead of mowing through people and wrestling for the World title I had to carry that dead weight Hernandez as the TNA Tag Team Champions. Well I'm tired of carrying people. Tonight is the start of a new era for the Blueprint. And it starts with getting rid of these.
Matt Morgan tosses the TNA Tag Team belts one by one up the entrance ramp as the crowd gasps in shock.
Taz: What the hell?
Matt Morgan: My days of being held back by others are over. The best is yet to come for the Blueprint. Oh and Hernandez I hope you're enjoying your Jello sitting in that hospital bed.
Matt Morgan exits the ring and begins walking to the back
Mike Tenay: I am just shocked at what we've just witnessed.
Taz: Matt Morgan just tossed the TNA World Tag Team titles like they were pieces of garbage.
Show cuts to backstage where Ric Flair is in a wheelchair being pushed by AJ Styles through the backstage area.
Ric Flair: This is not how you treat the Nature Boy and the TNA World Champion. Those two are gonna pay for.
Lauren catches up to them and she has a microphone.
Lauren: Excuse me Ric.
Ric Flair: Well hello. You know I may be confined to this wheelchair but Space Mountain is still open for business baby. WHOOO! Say have you met the champ?
Lauren: Uhm yeah yeah I have. Listen I just wanted to get your thoughts on what happened last week with the announcement that it's going to be Team Flair vs. Team Hogan at Lockdown.
Ric Flair: I'll tell you exactly how it feels. For weeks Hogan and Abyss have tried to make us look like jackasses. I'm Ric Flair! The 16 time world heavyweight champion. And he's the TNA World Heavyweight Champion! We should be treated like royalty. Champagne in our locker room, women in constant rotation. Abyss isn't good enough to shine the champs boots much less lace up his own. At Lockdown we are gonna walk out victorious and then WHOOO we are gonna party like it's 1989. WHOO!
Styles wheels Flair away
-Commercial-
Back on Impact as Dr. Stevie is entering the ring for a match and we catch the tail end of David Penzer's ring announcement.
Mike Tenay: Dr. Stevie entering the ring as we want to remind our fans that TNA will bring you Lockdown Live April 18th.
British Invasion plays to a sort of mixed reaction as TNA Global Champion Rob Terry power walks his way to the ring.
David Penzer: His opponent from Cardiff, Wales weighing in at 260 pounds he is the TNA Global Champion Rob Terry.
Taz: We also want to remind our fans that we will have an update on the condition of Hernandez later in the show.
Rob Terry Enters the ring and we have ourselves a match
Rob Terry VS. Dr. Stevie
The Match: Dr. Stevie manages a few strikes and that's about it. Rob Terry levels him with a jumping shoulder block followed by a huge powerslam and finishes him off with a massive spinebuster for the three.
Winner: Rob Terry (1:15)
Taz: Vintage Rob Terry there as he makes it look easy.
Rob Terry is in the ring celebrating with the Global Championship when Magnus runs into the ring through the crowd and ambushes Terry from behind.
Mike Tenay: Magnus coming out of nowhere and attacking his former partner.
Magnus delivers several forearms and stomps before grabbing the Global Championship and waiting for Terry to get back to his feet. Terry pulls himself up and turns himself around into a title belt to the face. Rob Terry is out cold as Magnus stands over him with the Global Championship held high as the crowd vocally shows their disapproval.
Taz: Magnus just delivered a stern message to the Global Champion.
Show cuts backstage where Jeff Jarrett is with Hulk Hogan and Abyss.
Hulk Hogan: I know that Eric Bischoff has been making you're life miserable brother but I want you to know that that's all him brother. Me and Abyss have been talking and as you know we have that huge Lethal Lockdown match coming up. We discussed it we decided that we want you on Team Hogan. What do you think?
Jeff Jarrett: Gentlemen, I think we have ourselves a deal. (crowd cheers)
Mike Tenay: Jeff Jarrett is the second member of team Hogan.
Hulk Hogan: Now tonight I want you to go out there and knock some sense into AJ Styles. You think you can do that?
Jeff Jarrett: You saw what I did to Bischoff last week. I know I can do it.
Show cuts to Ric Flair and AJ Styles locker room where Flair are watching the show on a monitor.
Ric Flair: That's how he wants to play it, huh? Chelsea!
Flair starts power wheeling himself out of the locker room.
Ric Flair: Chelsea!
-Commercial (IMPACT MONDAYS STARTING AT 8 PM)-
Back on Impact as JB is backstage with the Pope
Jeremy Borash: JB standing by with the man who will go one on one against AJ Styles for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship The Pope D'Angelo Dinero. What is your condition heading into Lockdown?
Pope Dinero: Well as you can see...
Pope dances around on both feet before hitting a spin.
Pope Dinero: The Pope is feeling mighty fine. You see AJ Styles and Ric Flair tried to take away my title shot. That's like taking money out of a pimp's hand. And you don't take money out of a pimp's hand. AJ Styles that belt is coming home with me and as for you Ric Flair I suggest you stay outta my way unless you want me to shove this alligator boots up your ass and show your insides some style. Cause I am the Pope and the Pope is pimpin.
Taz: Pope with some harsh words for the World Champion.
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Mike Tenay: Welcome back to Impact and ladies and gentleman we wanted to update you on the condition of Hernandez. Hernandez suffered a severe concussion and it is questionable when or if he'll be able to return to the ring.
Taz: We certainly wish SuperMex a speedy recovery.
Mike Tenay: Hold on a minute I'm being told something's happening in the the back. We're trying to get a camera there.
Camera rushes to the scene where Tara and Daffney are brawling near catering.
Taz: I guess they couldn't wait to get the first blood match started.
Tara Irish whips Daffney into a catering table which explodes in a spray of food. Tara goes to follow up but Daffney kicks her in the midsection to keep her at bay. Daffney gets back to her feet and delivers a second kick to the midsection. Daffney grabs a serving tray and slams it down on the back of Tara.
Mike Tenay: Don't change that dial. We're gonna take a break and we're gonna keep an eye on this.
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Back on Impact and Tara and Daffney have made their way to the entrance ramp. Daffney is staggering towards the ramp after a huge shot from Tara.
Taz: These two brawled all during the commercial. This wasn't just a cat fight. This was a scrap.
Daffney slides into the ring. Tara follows her in but Daffney strikes first with a forearm to the back.
Mike Tenay: We've got to get a referee out here.
Brian Hebner slides in the ring, surveys a bit, and calls for the bell.
First Blood Match
Tara vs. Daffney
The bell rings
The match: Daffney starts the official match by trying to gouge away at the head of Tara to draw blood. Tara manages to fight back with elbows before the match spilled to the outside. They brawl around the ringside area taking turns ramming each other into the steps, the barricade and even the time keeper's table. Daffney tries busting Tara open by grinding her head against the steel ring steps, Tara fought her off with back elbows to the midsection but Daffney stops her momentum with a forearm to the back. Match finally gets back inside the ring after a few minutes outside the ring. Daffney rummages around underneath the ring and finds her trusty toolbox. Daffney gets a screwdriver and tries to use it but Tara manages to block it. Tara gains control of the screwdriver but Daffney connects with a kick before she could utilize it. Daffney tries connecting with a lobotomy on the toolbox but Tara manages to twist her way out of it, deliver a kick to the midsection and drop Daffney with a DDT on the toolbox which elicited shocked gasps from the crowd. The referee sees blood coming from Daffney's head and calls for the bell.
Winner: Tara (6:32)
Taz: Daffney busted open here as Tara celebrates her victory.
Mike Tenay: The rivalry between these two knockouts continues to boil.
Inside the ring Tara leaves the ring as Daffney realizes she's bleeding. She snaps but it's a happy kind of snaps as she almost seems excited to be seeing her own blood.
Taz: That Daffney is one crazy tomata.
A video package is see highlighting the X division. The video goes for about a minute before it stops suddenly and the camera pulls back to see that Doug Williams has been watching the video on a monitor.
Doug Williams: Uugh do you have any idea how sick I am of seeing that stupid video week after week. *pointing at the TV* This is not wrestling. This is just choreographed stunt work. I am a wrestler. That is what I do better than anybody in the X-division. And at Lockdown Kaz is gonna find that out first hand and as a matter of fact here is what I think of this X Division video.
Taz: What's he doing?
Mike Tenay: I can only imagine.
Doug Williams locates a blunt object and tosses it through the monitor glass causing a spectacular display of smoke, sparks and glass shattering.
-Commercial-
Back on Impact and Lauren is backstage with Eric Young, RVD, and Jeff Hardy as the crowd pops loudly for all three men.
Lauren: Tonight the three of you will be in six man tag action against the Band.
Jeff Hardy: Say Rob have you heard that new R Kelly song? I believe I can fly?
Rob Van Dam and Eric Young: huh?
Jeff Hardy: I believe I can fly. You know. I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky. Ok how about that new B.I.G joint?
Rob Van Dam: Someone say joint?
Eric Young: Anyway. What my friend is trying to say is that the Band is insisting on living in the past. You know it's so sad when people can't see that the world has passed them by. You know I should have seen Kevin Nash's betrayal coming. These three seem to be stuck in a time warp back to 1997. Well we live in the present. The days of the Band's heyday are over.
Jeff Hardy: That's right and now it's time for my creatures of the night to come to liiiiiiiiifffee aaaah.
Rob Van Dam: It's doesn't matter what year it is dude. The fact is that even in 2010 nobody gets higher than Rob...Van...Dam.
Show moves inside the arena where Brian Kendrick is on his way to the ring.
David Penzer: Our next match is schedule for one fall introducing first from Venice, California weighing in at 184 pounds Brian Kendrick.
Mike Tenay: The X division set to be highlighed this week on Impact as Brian Kendrick goes one on one with Shannon Moore.
Chicken Huntin by ICP plays in the Impact Zone as Shannon Moore makes his way to the ring.
David Penzer: His opponent from Whispering Pines, North Carolina weighing 202 pounds Shannon Moore.
Brian Kendrick vs. Shannon Moore
The match: Both men trade control of the match to start out exchanging arm drags, near falls and simultaneous drop kicks igniting the crowd. The match goes outside when Shannon Moore connects with a moonsault over the top rope onto Kendrick. Brian Kendrick finally takes control after Shannon missed a splash in the corner. Kendrick slows the match down by working over the back of Shannon Moore. Kendrick gets a nearfall after a backbreaker. Shannon tries regaining control but Kendrick cuts him off with a facebuster on the knee for a two count. Kendrick tries going for the submission with a camel clutch with the knee against the back but Shannon fights back. Shannon gets a near fall after a middle rope springback cross body which Kendrick reverses into a nearfall of his own. Shannon Moore tries for the Moore Bomb but Kendrick slips out of it. Kendrick attempts slice bread but Shannon Moore blocked it by tossing Kendrick into the corner. Shannon Moore connects with an Enziguri in the corner followed by the Mooregasm springing off the second rope for the win.
Winner: Shannon Moore (7:50)
Mike Tenay: Shannon Moore with the victory and still to come on Impact is our huge main event plus AJ Styles versus Jeff Jarrett.
Taz: Plus we will have a special announcement concerning the Knockouts.
-Commercial-
Impact is back with Kurt Angle standing by with Jeremy Borash
Jeremy Borash: JB standing here with Kurt Angle. Kurt Angle what is your response to Mr. Anderson comments after your match at Destination X?
Kurt Angle: You know Mr. Anderson seems to have a very selective memory. He seems to forget that he needed to use my warrior medal to defeat me at Against All Odds. Well considering that I beat him at Destination X I guess you could say that makes us even. And since Mr. Anderson wants to whine and complain about getting cheated I've got a proposition for him. In three weeks it's Lockdown. All matches taking place inside a steel cage. Two men enter one man leaves. If Mr. Anderson is man enough he'll accept my challenge for a match at Lockdown. And I'll show him how dangerous a steel cage can be. Oh it's real. It's damn real.
Jeff Jarrett is seen walking backstage
Mike Tenay: Jeff Jarrett on his way into the Impact Zone. It's gonna be him vs. AJ Styles next.
-Commercial-
Get ready to fly plays to boos as AJ Styles makes his way to the ring.
Mike Tenay: As AJ Styles makes his way out to the ring we want to take this time to officially confirm that at Lockdown it will be Doug Williams defending the TNA X division championship against Kaz. Also speaking of the X Division the always exciting Xscape match will be coming back.
David Penzer: Our next match is scheduled for one fall. Introducing first from Atlanta, Georgia weighing 215 pounds he is the TNA World Heavyweight Champion “The Phenomenal†AJ Styles.
Taz: Lockdown is gonna be a hell of a show.
David Penzer: And his opponent from Nashville, Tennessee Jeff Jarrett.
Dead silence as Jeff Jarrett makes his way to the ring.
Mike Tenay: Earlier tonight Jeff Jarrett joined team Hogan in the Lethal Lockdown match.
Jeff Jarrett enters the ring and the referee calls for the bell.
Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles
The match: AJ Styles tries starting the match hot against Jeff Jarrett by attacking him right at the bell. Jarrett uses his experience advantage to counteract Styles offense attempts. AJ Styles takes control by working over the leg of Jarrett. Jarrett reverses a figure four attempt into a small package for two. Just when Jarrett was about to take control and actually start punishing Styles Desmond Wolfe entered the ring and went after Jeff Jarrett leading to the referee throwing the match out.
Winner: No contest (4:39)
Taz: What the hell is that all about?
Mike Tenay: Desmond Wolfe attacking the founder of TNA for some reason.
Desmond Wolfe hammers away at Jeff Jarrett as AJ Styles just rolls out of the ring. Desmond pulls Jarrett to his feet and places him on the top rope. Desmond drops him with the Tower of London. Desmond asks for a microphone. Desmond kneels down over the head of Jeff Jarrett.
Desmond Wolfe: Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Desmond Wolfe and I am the second member of team Flair.
Mike Tenay: I guess that's why Ric Flair was yelling for Chelsea earlier tonight.
Show cuts to Eric Bischoff in his office watching the proceedings laughing.
Eric Bischoff: Aahahaha now that's entertainment.
Knock knock knock knock knock
Eric Bischoff: Come in come in.
Matt Morgan enters Bischoff's office.
Eric Bischoff: Matt, have a seat big guy?
Morgan sits
Eric Bischoff: I want to talk to you about your actions earlier tonight. What the hell were you thinking? Throwing the tag team belts up the entrance ramp. I should suspend you on the spot. But I'm not. Because I like your style. I like the way you get things done. As a matter of fact I've got a proposition for you. Homicide is bugging me wanting to face you in a match. I'll make that match next week and if you impress me I'll put in a word with Ric Flair as far as putting you on Team Flair at Lockdown. Whattya Say?
Matt Morgan: You have yourself a deal. And I'd pay real close attention to that match because I'm gonna put Homicide in a bed right next to Hernandez.
Mike Tenay: Homicide vs. Matt Morgan next week on Impact.
-Commercial-
Back on Impact and Lauren is standing backstage by herself
Lauren: Ladies and gentlemen TNA Wrestling is proud to present the return of Queen of the Cage. This year it's gonna be a fatal four way. Next week it will be Velvet Sky vs. ODB in the first of four qualifying matches. Speaking of Velvet Sky she joins me now.
Velvet interrupts Lauren
Velvet Sky: Lauren just stand there and look ugly. Everybody knows that the Beautiful People run things around here. Queen of the Cage is gonna be no different. Queen of the cage is not gonna be a match but a showcase of true beauty. We're gonna beat the ugly out of whoever is unfortunate enough to win their qualifying match. And we're gonna look so hot doing it we just might melt the bars of the steel cage. I...
Lauren: LOOK OUT!
Suddenly the promotional wall that they were standing in front of falls down but Lauren shoves Velvet out of the way as both women narrowly avoid certain disaster.
Velvet Sky: Omigod omigod omigod eeeee what the hell just happened?
Taz: What a narrow escape.
Mike Tenay: Coming up next is our Impact main event.
Velvet Sky remains frozen in shock looking at the promo wall on the ground.
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Back on Impact as Wolfpac plays to boos in the Impact Zone as Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman make their way to the ring.
Taz: Main event time Mike.
David Penzer: It is now time for your Impact main event. Introducing first the team of Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Sean Waltman-the Band.
Mike Tenay: Huge six man tag match scheduled to take place shortly.
Eric Young's music plays to cheers as he makes his way to the ring.
Mike Tenay: Eric Young certainly has a score to settle with the band.
David Penzer: Introducing their opponents first from Vancouver, British Columbia weighing in at 225 pounds Eric Young.
Eric Young stops halfway up the entrance ramp as Modest plays to a massive pop as Jeff Hardy dances his way out onto the entrance ramp.
David Penzer: Introducing his tag team partners first from Cameron, North Carolina weighing 215 pounds Jeff Hardy.
Taz: They certainly love Jeff Hardy in the Impact Zone Tenay.
Jeff Hardy gets to where Eric Young is standing. Before his music can even hit the crowd is already chanting RVD RVD RVD. Whole Fn Show hits to an insane reaction as Rob Van Dam enters the Impact Zone.
David Penzer: And their tag team partner from Battle Creek, Michigan weighing 237 pounds Rob Van Dam.
Rob Van Dam, Jeff Hardy and Eric Young confer briefly before charging the ring.
The Band vs. Eric Young, Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam
The Match: All six men brawl to start the match with the faces clearing the ring leading to a commercial. Show comes back to see Jeff Hardy is being isolated by the Band. Scott Hall utilizes an abdominal stretch with an assist from Kevin Nash. Jeff Hardy tries fighting back against Kevin Nash who easily regains control with a knee to the midsection. Kevin Nash hits a sidewalk slam for a two count. Sean Waltman goes for the bronco buster but Jeff Hardy gets his foot up. Jeff Hardy is able to get the tag to Rob Van Dam who cleans house with his array of kicks and elbows. RVD connects with rolling thunder for a two count before the final commercial break. Back from break and Scott Hall is in control of RVD in the corner. Scott Hall gets a near fall after a fallaway slam. Kevin Nash uses his boot to choke RVD in the corner. RVD connects with a step over spinning wheel kick when Waltman goes for a kick. RVD makes the tag to Eric Young who comes in and cleans house. Eric Young gets a near fall after a Northern Lights Suplex on Sean Waltman. Commotion starts when Beer Money comes out through the crowd and attack Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam. Those four men brawl up the entrance ramp as Kevin Nash and Sean Waltman sarcastically wave bye bye to RVD and Jeff Hardy. Inside the ring Scott Hall has Eric Young in position for the Outsider's Edge but Eric Young pulls him off his feet and flips over into a rollup for the three count just as Waltman and Nash finally turn around.
Winners: Eric Young, Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam
Eric Young leaves the ring before the Band can attack. Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam continue brawling near the entrance area.
Mike Tenay: Beer Money and Jeff Hardy and Rob Van Dam fighting all over the Impact Zone. Lockdown April 18th, don't miss it and don't miss Impact next week.
Xplosion results
Generation Me defeated Shawn Spears and Steve Madison (Pinfall-More bang for your buck)
Daniels defeated Amazing Red (Pinfall-BME)
Chris Sabin defeated Jay Lethal (Pinfall-Cradleshock)
Lockdown Card
TNA World Heavyweight Championship
AJ Styles© vs. Pope Dinero
Lethal Lockdown
Team Flair (Sting, Desmond Wolfe, ???, ??? and ???) vs. Team Hogan (Abyss, Jeff Jarrett, ???, ??? and ???)
X Division Championship
Doug Williams© vs. Kaz
Queen of the Cage
??? vs. ??? vs. ??? vs. ???
X Division Xscape
??? vs. ??? vs. ??? vs. ??? vs. ??? vs. ???
But times change and people move on, so i'll look forward to this with open arms. Now onto the show!
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