TNA My Way | TEW 2003 Wrestling Simulation LP

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Because NWA My Way was a roaring success.

I've always liked TEW2013's layout compared to EWR's, but the game costs money and the stats of individual wrestlers are not easy to grasp. So what better idea is there really than to have a good excuse to bomb playing this one?

My NWA scenario was pulling solid numbers - usually more than the average indy fed, but it was too costly to finance. Hoping I've learned my lesson, I've decided that in order to play it out in a way that's fair for me (I'm still amateur), I need to alter my budget. TNA starts with $2.5 Million with this mod. Since I'm going to have to cut a few people that are beyond useless but are contractually obligated to be part of the show ie. Dixie Carter, Vince Russo, etc., I need a bigger bank account so I can have fun with this. WWE is at $50,000,000 - obviously the biggest budget. I think it's fair to double TNA's budget for wiggle room.

TEW2013 has a place for storylines so I won't be shirking on that this go around. If for some reason WWE snatches Ron Killings from me and he's a champion, I'll figure out a way to write him off. Also going to attempt to flesh out each show so this will be a bit of a grind, but hopefully one worth reading.

Let's spend some hypothetical money together.


Titles

(TNA was still tied to NWA at this time, but since I've already played around with NWA I'm altering the championships and their respective names to suit this Let's Play.)

January 1st, 2003



TNA World Heavyweight Champion

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Jeff Jarret
B


TNA X Division Champion

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Sonny Siaki
D-


TNA World Tag Team Champions

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Disciples of the New Church (Brian Lee & Slash)
C-



Roster (Pre-Purge)

Main Eventers
BG James - Degenerate, rated B (Heel)
Brian Lawler - Arrogant Heel, rated B+ (Heel)
Curt Hennig - Old School Face, rated B+ (Face)
Glenn Gilbertti - Disco Stud, rated B (Heel)
Jeff Jarrett - Franchise Player, rated B (Face) [Avatar & Owner/Booker]
Konnan - Gangsta, rated B (Heel)

Upper Midcarders
Don Harris - Bad Ass, rated B (Heel)
Erik Watts - Second Generation Star, rated B (Heel)
Jerry Lynn - No Gimmick Needed, rated B (Face)
Kid Kash - Arrogant Heel, rated B (Heel)
Ron Harris - Bad Ass, rated B (Heel)
Ron Killings - Rapper, rated B (Face)

Midcarders
AJ Styles - Old School Face, rated B (Face)
Brian Lee - Goth, rated B+ (Heel)
Christopher Daniels - Arrogant Heel, rated B+ (Heel)
David Flair - Second Generation Star, rated B (Heel)
Elix Skipper - Arrogant Heel, rated B (Heel)
James Storm - Cowboy, rated B+ (Face)
Low Ki - Martial Artist, rated B (Heel)
Shark Boy - Comic Book Hero , rated B+ (Face)
Sonny Siaki - Arrogant Heel, rated B- (Heel)

Lower Midcarders
Ace Steel - Old School Heel, rated B (Heel)
Amazing Red, - Thrill Seeker, rated B+ (Face)
David Young, 30 - Bad Ass, rated B- (Heel)
Mike Sanders, 33 - Arrogant Heel, rated B+ (Heel)
Slash, 29 - Goth, rated B (Heel)

Openers
Chris Harris, 29 - Bad Ass, rated B+ (Face)
Joel Maximo, 23 - Fun Babyface, rated B (Face)
Jose Maximo, 19 - Fun Babyface, rated B+ (Face)

Enhancement Talent
Jason Cross, 23 - Old School Face, rated B- (Face)
Jorge Estrada, 26 - Elvis Impersonator, rated B+ (Face)

Occasional Wrestlers
Larry Zbyszko

Personalities/Managers
Desire, 29 - Bitch, rated B (Heel)
Father James Mitchell, 37 - Occult, rated B+ (Heel)
Lollipop, 23 - Diva, rated B+ (Face)
Percy Pringle III, 48 - Old School Face, rated B- (Face)
Trinity, 31 - Diva, rated B+ (Heel)
Vince Russo, 41 - Egomaniac, rated B (Heel)

Staff
Don West, 39 - Color Commentator (Face)
Jeremy Borash, 28 - Personality (Face)
Jerry Jarrett, 60 - Road Agent (Face)
Mark Johnson, 31 - Referee (Face)
Mike Tenay, 48 - Announcer (Face)
Rudy Charles, 25 - Referee (Face)
Scott Armstrong, 43 - Referee (Face)


Bring on the smoky arenas, dancing cages, and six-sided rings!



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[Spidey]

Storylines


A Warlord Among Us
TNA is the brand Jeff Jarrett built, but the foundation isn't stable. Konnan has made it clear to the press that he's amassing an army to overthrow what he sees as "another white bread company". Curt Hennig has taken exception to K-Dogg's remarks.

Jeff Jarrett
Konnan
Curt Hennig

Break It Til Ya Make It
BG James is distraught over Ron Killings securing the lead role of a movie presumably intended for him.

BG James
Ron "The Truth" Killings

Sympathy For The Devils
Father James Mitchell's recent projects are the reigning tag team champions. With veterans like The Harris Brothers and the fan favorites America's Most Wanted nipping at their heels, only time can tell if The Disciples of The New Church will cement their legacy in TNA.

Brian Lee
Slash
Chris Harris
James Storn
Don Harris
Ron Harris

X Divisive Champion
Many feel Sonny Siaki is in over his head as the new X Division Champion. It's about proving the naysayers wrong/right in a budding group of extraordinary gentlemen.

AJ Styles
Christopher Daniels
Jerry Lynn
Sonny Siaki



Quick notes in regards to pre-TNA Final Resolution:

Could not secure a new contract with Christopher Daniels. He's gone after the PPV. WWE will take him.
Recently signed Raven to an Exclusive PPA Contract and he will jump to TNA after Final Resolution. He's A Main Eventing Heel with a Mysterious gimick.
Both Rena Mero and Chris Sabin are signed and will be part of Final Resolution.
Good thing I bumped my finances - WWE immediately tried hiring half my talent, most notably BG James, Brian Lawler, and Ron Killings.
The Product has not been tampered with in any way. Going to see how the first show plays before making adjustments.




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Pre-Show

Erik Watts vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Watts defeated Cross in 6:53 by Pinfall after the Lights Out.
D-

The Harris Brothers vs. America's Most Wanted
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
America's Most Wanted defeated The Harris Brothers at 10:58 when Don Harris was disqualified while fighting James Storm.
D-

Segment: Bikini Contest
Desire and Trinity competed in a bikini contest. There were no judges. Everybody is a winner.
C-

Segment: Authority
Vince Russo had a personal camcorder aimed at his face. Without much reason behind his decision, he booked a match between Curt Hennig and Konnan for later in the night.
D-

Triple X (Elix Skipper & Low-Ki) vs. Jorge Estrada & Chris Sabin
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Triple X defeated Estrada & Sabin in 12:02 when Elix Skipper pinned Estrada by grabbing a fistful of tights.
D+

Pre-Show Main Event: Kid Kash vs. Shark Boy
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Shark Boy defeated Kid Kash in 9:38 by Count Out.
D-



TNA Final Resolution

Opener: Impersonator
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
In the ring, Brian Lawler is making fun of Jeff Jarrett, and Jarrett's music hits. Jeff doesn't come out though - some hackneyed impersonator does. Lawler proceeds to make light of Jarrett, and taunts the fake. That stops however when the real Jarrett comes out. The TNA World Champion ends the jokes by attacking Lawler and the two brawl until Security comes out. Brian Lawler vs. Jeff Jarrett is set for later tonight.
C-

Christopher Daniels vs. AJ Styles
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Christopher Daniels in 7:10 by Pinfall after a Styles Clash.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Rena Mero cage dances for the live crowd.
C+

Segment: Interview Manager w/Team
Mike Sanders interviewed Father James Mitchell, who promoted the silent TNA Tag Team Champions The Disciples of the New Church (Brian Lee and Slash).
E

Ace Steel vs. Amazing Red vs. Sonny Siaki - Triple Threat [X Division Championship]
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Sonny Siaki defeated Ace Steel in 12:29 by Pinfall after a Siakalypse after his manager Desire interfered. Defense #1.
D

The Disciples of the New Church (Brian Lee & Slash vs. The S.A.T. (Jose & Joel Maximo) [TNA Tag Team Championship]
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The Disciples defeated The S.A.T. in 17:58 when Brian Lee knocked Jose Maximo out. Defense #1.
E+

Segment: Backstage
Lollipop hypes TNA while posing suggestively.
C+

Konnan vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Konnan defeated Curt Hennig in 24:40 by Pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage.
D

Segment: Post-Match
In the ring, Konnan calls out the company, particularly Jeff Jarrett. His demands go unanswered.
C-

Segment: Video Package
The trailer for "Break It Til Ya Make It" starring Ron Killings plays. It is about a secret agent aspiring to be a professional breakdancer.
C-

BG James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Ron Killings defeated BG James in 20:30 by Pinfall with a Consequences.
D-

Glenn Gilberti vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Glenn Gilberti defeated Jerry Lynn in 17:51 by Pinfall with a Chart Buster.
D

Segment: Pre-Match
Jeff Jarrett is walking backstage as a cameraman follows. Jarrett talks candidly to him, telling him how he is going to set things right and put Brian Lawler out to pasture. He hypes the fight right up until he enters the TNA tunnel entrance and makes his way onto the ramp.
C-

TNA Final Solution Main Event: Brian Lawler vs. Jeff Jarrett [TNA World Heavyweight Championship]
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Jeff Jarrett defeated Brian Lawler in 29:56 by submission (Figure Four). Defense #1.
C





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Notes:

Chris Sabin introduced his Metalhead Face gimmick. It got an A*
Rena Mero introduced her Seductress Heel gimmick. It got a B+.
Brian Lawler signed with WWE after this PPV.
Despite a terrible rating, TNA's popularity increased all over the United States.

[Yaz]

Keep in mind that for a company like WWE, a D+ for a PPV isn't good but for smaller companies it isn't as impactful. That was one of the tips I remember from the game. I think if you keep this up I wanna do some reviews of each show. Not like a KB level but I will give my thoughts on the angles and matches. Oh and for sake of the reader not having to keep track or scroll up, you should put (c) when the champ is defending. Just a thought.

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Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)

AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki (c) in an Ultimate X Match

Konnan vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings




Incident!


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I chose to fine Vince Russo. He's skating on thin ice with me, mostly because he's Vince Russo.

[Spidey]

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Not suitable for all audiences.

[Yaz]

Seems like the marquee matches for the next PPV are more interesting than the first. Are you running the PPV model like the OG TNA did or will you be trying for a weekly show with one big show a month?

[Spidey]

This scenario gave me the ppvs and they're set for each month, so very OG TNA. Gonna gun for TV when I get something better than Sunshine Network. That has a small impact in only one or two regions. Doesn't seem worth it this early in the game.

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Pre-Show

Erik Watts vs. Chris Sabin
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Chris Sabin defeated Erik Watts in 7:13 by Disqualification.
D-

Kid Kash vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Kid Kash defeated Cross in 6:56 by Pinfall with a Money Maker after Trinity, Kash's valet, interfered.
D

Main Event: The Harris Brothers vs. Shark Boy & Amazing Red vs. The Disciples of the New Church (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The Disciples defeated The Harris Bros and Shark/Red in 11:30 after Brian Lee knocked Don Harris out. Defense #2.
D


TNA Against All Odds

Opener: Contract
Vince Russo opens the show with his feet propped on his desk. He beats around the bush a little before telling the TNA Asylum that he has signed a big name - Raven. He cuts out as Raven's music hits.
D+

Segment: Contract, Continued
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Raven with a seditious speech. While he made sure he would receive a World Title shot upon debut, he had no idea there was a man who was being mistreated by the company. He feels for Konnan, and states that if K-Dogg is listening, he has an ally and this championship victory is dedicated to him. They will bring the hicks to heel.
C-

AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki (c) in an Ultimate X Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Sonny Siaki defeated AJ Styles in 11:35 when Siaki retrieved the "X" by getting on the shoulders of Desire. Twice now Sonny has won with help from his valet. Defense #2.
D-

Jerry Lynn vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Lynn defeated Steel in 9:21 by Pinfall with a fast roll up.
D+

Segment: Catfight!
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Trinity and Desire argue over who would be better in bed: Raven or Jeff Jarrett. The discussion brings the two to blows and Trinity's top comes off before she's hastily covered because this is 2003 and a credible women's angle won't be had for another four years.
C-

America's Most Wanted vs. Triple X
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated XXX in 13:40 when Chris Harris defeated Low Ki by Pinfall with The Death Sentence. They shouted at the cameras at ringside that The Disciples were next.
D-

Segment: Promo
BG James is airing his grievances backstage over not getting to star alongside Estelle Getty, his favorite Golden Girl. This opportunity was ripped away from him. He tugs at his hair and requests another match against Ron Killings for a hypothetical role in the sequel. He shows his dance skills to prove he's the right man for the job. He hurts himself.
D-

Konnan vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated Killings in 12:20 by Submission with a Tequila Sunrise after BG James interfered. Truth chased James out of the arena.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Lollipop gives the TNA Asylum a little show.
C

Segment: Cage Dancing, Continued
In a wild and unexpected turn of events, Rena Mero comes out while Lollipop dances and introduces herself as the new Authority Figure of the company. Where this leaves Vince Russo is debated among commentary.
C

Glenn Gilbertti vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated Giblertti in 15:23 by Pinfall with a Perfect-Plex.
D

Segment: Post-Match
Trying to be the locker room leader after his altercation with Konnan last month, Curt Hennig offers to shake Gilbertti's hand. Gilbertti refuses and walks off.
E

Segment: Hype Video
In one corner, a company man. The other, a notorious rabble-rouser. Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship is up next.
C

Main Event: Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven drew with Jarrett in 19:44 when the match descended into chaos after Konnan became involved. K-Dogg layed both men out with a chair before setting it up in the ring and taking a seat. Show ends on Konnan staring down at both men.
C



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Notes:

Raven introduced his Mysterious Heel gimmick. It got an A.
Raven did masterful improvising dialogue.
Raven has been added to the storyline "A Warlord Among Us".
BG James did very poorly improvising dialogue.
Amazing Red got injured!




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Shame about Red, but the shrewd businessman in me is all "well he's PPA so no real damage there". Still though, over a year and he has some talent.

[Yaz]

- this is 2003 and a credible women's angle won't be had for another four years.
- Uses said angles for best rated segments

[Spidey]

The part of me that wants to be historically accurate is at war with the part of me that lives in the now.




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Konnan vs. Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c)

AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki (c) in a Steel Cage




I got carried away and signed four people. I can change I swear.

Chris Parks (Abyss), Opener with an Exclusive PPA Contract

Joey Matthews, Midcarder with a PPA

John Hennigan, Enhancement Talent with an Exclusive PPA Contract

Milena Perez, Enhancement Talent with an Exclusive PPA Contract


Sonny Siaki is now an Upper Midcarder.

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Pre-Show

Abyss vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Cross in 6:04 by Pinfall.
F+

Triple X (Elix Skipper and Low Ki) vs. The S.A.T. (Joel and Jose Maximo)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Triple X defeated The S.A.T. in 8:02 when Low Ki illegally used the ropes for leverage on a Pinfall.
D-

Main Event: John and Joey (John Hennigan and Joey Matthews) vs. Shark Boy and Jorge Estrada
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
John and Joey won in 13:14 when Matthews defeated Estrada by Pinfall with a Virginia Neck Tie.
E+



TNA Destination X

Opener: Arrival
Raven is seen brooding in the basement of the TNA Asylum. He whispers "It's Time" before the show runs its intro.
D

Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Kid Kash defeated Jerry Lynn in 8:35 by Pinfall after using underhanded tactics.
D+

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero came out to the entrance ramp and stated clearly that, effective immediately, Vince Russo is fired by the company.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

AJ Styles vs. Sonny Siaki (c) in a Modern Steel Cage Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Styles defeated Siaki in 12:01 when AJ Styles escaped the Cage. AJ Styles wins the X Division Championship.
D

Segment: Interview
Mike Sanders interviews Father James Mitchell. Mitchell promotes his disciples Brian Lee and Slash. He calls them The New Church.
D-

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated The New Church in 14:30 when Slash DQ'd himself not releasing his grip on James Storm during rope break. Titles do not change hands.
D+

Segment: Cage Dancing
Milena Perez debuts as a dancer for TNA. Much to my dismay, the scenario calls her a man and that's why this segment bombed. Total headscratcher here.
F

BG James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
BG James defeated Killings in 8:26 by using the ropes as leverage on a Pinfall. He seems beyond elated with himself, clasping hands with the referee and hugging random front row bystanders.
D

Segment: Backstage Interview
Konnan is interviewed by Mike Tenay about his upcoming match with Raven and Jarrett. He tells Tenay that he's sick of seeing the best of wrestling like Sonny Siaki treated like a nothing champion. He's sick of watching The S.A.T. curtain jerk each month. He's tired of how the company has handled minorities and he doesn't need another snake oil salesman like Raven to vouch for him. He's just as bad as Jarrett and the suits counting their money with their feet propped up on the backs of the working class warriors such as himself. He prattles on and on until the camera has to cut back to the ring because a match is underway.
D-

Ace Steel vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Curt Hennig defeated Ace Steel in 12:01 by Pinfall with a Perfect-Plex.
D+

Segment: Product Shilling
Trinity, Desire, and Lollipop show off their...assets to hype up the brand.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C

Segment: Video Package
A video plays from the tron about Jarrett's reign as TNA Champion. As the man behind the company, it's his duty to defend the integrity of the fledgling federation. Konnan has voiced his opinions loud for all to hear. Raven seems keen to stir the pot. Something has to give in this Triple Threat.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
D+

Segment: Mysterious
Backstage, Glen Gilbertti is making a phone call. Whoever is on the line is a complete mystery, but whatever is going on has the fans curious.
D

Main Event: Konnan vs. Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Jeff Jarrett defeated Konnan and Raven in 22:01 when Jarrett pinned Konnan after The Stroke. Jarrett makes defense #3 of the TNA Championship.
C



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Notes:

Abyss debuted his Monster gimmick. It got an A.
Fans didn't care about Abyss vs. Cross because they're both jobbers.
Joey Matthew debuted his Punk gimmick. It got an A*.
John Hennigan debuted his Teen Idol gimmick. A*.
Rena Mero struggled while going off-script.
Styles took a crazy bump in the Steel Cage Match.
Father James Mitchell did not do well without a script to follow.
Mike Sanders enjoyed having the freedom to go off-script.
Melina Perez debuted her Happy-Go-Lucky gimmick. It got a B+.
Melina's performance bombed due to being in a woman's role. Game thinks she's a man.
Konnan improvised well without a script. His performance was good.
Tenay did not. He was very underwhelming.
Jeff Jarrett took a crazy bump in the Triple Threat Match.

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Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c) in a Parking Lot Brawl*

The Inaugural Lord of the Lockdown Tournament

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c) in a No DQ Match


Promoted:
Abyss - Lower Midcarder
Chris Harris - Midcarder
Chris Sabin - Lower Midcarder
Elix Skipper - Upper Midcarder
James Storm - Upper Midcarder
Jason Cross - Opener
Jerry Lynn - Midcarder
Joel Maximo - Lower Midcarder
Jorge Estrada - Opener
Jose Maximo - Lower Midcarder
Low Ki - Upper Midcarder
Slash - Midcarder
Sonny Siaki - Midcarder

Signed James Storm to an Exclusive PPA Contract.
Due to technical difficulties, I had to release Milena Perez. No MNM for me.



TNA X Division Champion

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AJ Styles
D-


*Was to be a Steel Cell Match, but the representatives behind my PPV deal vetoed the idea, claiming it was too risky.

Repackaging

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The Other Brother aka "OB" manages The Harris Brothers.

It's Vince Russo in a mask. His firing was kayfabe. His contract is set to run out by the end of the month.


Good News Everyone

For the first time since the game began, TNA has turned a profit! ($3,875)

When the game began:
Prestige: D-
Momentum: D-

Before Lockdown:
Prestige: D-
Momentum: C+

[Yaz]

Solid job on turning a profit so quickly. In my experience it usually takes about nine or ten months with a fledgling name company to come close to breaking even. Even at ~$4000 its a start.

On that Melina issue, you may be able to go into the database editor while still in your save and double check the gender. I know you can in 2016, but I'm not sure if that existed in earlier versions. Check around in the options page.

After comparing your style to mine, I'm gonna steal the color idea. I think it will help the flow better.

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Pre-Show

Abyss vs. Jorge Estrada
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Estrada in 5:45 by Pinfall.
E+

Chris Sabin vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin defeated Steel in 7:37 by Pinfall after a Cradle Shock.
D+

Segment: Video Package
A minute long video hypes up John & Joey, TNA's newest tag team.
E+

Triple X vs. Shark Boy and Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Triple X defeated Shark Boy and Cross in 8:10 when Low Ki pinned Cross, grabbing a handful of tights.
D-

Main Event: The Harris Brothers vs. The S.A.T.
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The S.A.T. defeated the Brothers in 10:32 when Don Harris was Disqualified after using a chair his manager OB handed him.
D-



TNA Lockdown

Opener: Sonny Siaki vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Killings defeated Siaki in 7:38 by Pinfall after a Consequences.
E+

Segment: Backstage
Glenn Gilbertti is seen backstage with an attractive woman. He calls her "Angelina Love" and together the two plot out Gilbertti's next match.
D

Glenn Gilbertti vs. Jerry Lynn (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Gilbertti defeated Lynn 12:07 py Pinfall with a Chart Buster after Angelina Love interfered.
D+

Segment: Movie Trailer
It's an obviously homemade film trailer starring BG James and some old lady he paid off the street. Together they go around the city fighting crime and having romantic dinners. Break It Til Ya Make It 2: The Forbidden Dance. Coming to a DVD bin near you. Eventually.
D+

America's Most Wanted vs. The New Church (c) in a No DQ Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated New Church in 12:58 when Storm pinned Slash with The Death Sentence...right onto a stack of 2x4 wood.
D

Kid Kash vs. AJ Styles (c) (Lord of the Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Styles defeated Kash in 7:32 by Submission with the Calf Crusher. Styles makes defense #1 of the X Division Championship here as well.
C-

Segment: Product Shilling
Trinity here to rub her breasts against the TNA logo. Get it? GET IT?!
C-

Curt Hennig vs. Konnan (Lord of the Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated Hennig in 17:58 by Count Out.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Lollipop shows the live crowd why she gets featured so often in this LP.
C-

Ron "The Truth Killings vs. Glenn Gilbertti (Lord of the Lockdown Semi-Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Killings defeated Gilbertti in 7:44 py Pinfall with the Consequences following a botched interference by Angelina Love.
D-

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero orders Jeff Jarrett to sign a waiver so that the company won't be responsible for any damages he may sustain in the Parking Lot Brawl later this evening. He does so happily.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

AJ Styles vs. Konnan (Lord of the Lockdown Semi-Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Konnan defeated Styles in 12:10 by Pinfall after a rollup.
D

Konnan vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings (Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Killings defeated Konnan in 14:23 by Pinfall with a Consequences. Ron Killings wins the Lord of the Lockdown Trophy!
D-

Segment: Promo
Raven is seen atop the hood of a Trans AM. He wonders what it would take for Jarrett and the rest of the suits to see how the other half lives. How badly must he punish a man who once called himself "The Chosen One". How bad will the foundation shake if their champion were someone they dubbed a lowlife, a thug, and a menace. Who would stand by TNA then? It is time to rewrite history, and tonight is the first shot of many from the undesirables.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

Raven vs. Jeff Jarrett (c) in a Parking Lot Brawl
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Jarrett in 22:25 by referee stoppage when Jeff could not continue. During the match Konnan ran in and attacked Jarrett, making it more of a 2-on-1. Raven wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
C+



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TNA World Tag Team Champions

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America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm)
C-


The Lord of the Lockdown Winner

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Ron "The Truth" Killings
B-


TNA World Heavyweight Champion

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Raven
B



Notes:

Angelina Love debuted her Bitch gimmick. It got a B.
Glenn Gilbertti didn't do well without a script to follow.
Raven didn't do well without a script to follow.
Raven took a crazy bump in the Main Event.
So did Jeff Jarrett.
The Main Event deserved better commentary.

[Spidey]

Incident!


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I gave him a Last Chance. He replied with "I'll try and not get caught again." This is why your ass is jobbing out to Konnan, Mr. Perfect.



War!

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I immediately signed Jerry Lynn to an Exclusive PPA Contract to get him out of his MLW Contract. He was their World Champ. I am that petty bitch.



In Wrestling News

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Nice guy. Hope he goes far.




Another boom for TNA: Post-Lockdown, I made a profit of $6,032. Of course this means I should buy up everyone.

Samoa Joe has signed with TNA in an Exclusive PPA Contract. He'll be a Lower Midcarding Heel to start.

Also in negotiations with Dave Bautista. Fair grab if I outbid WWE for him, but then again this is 2003. Batista didn't blow up for another two years. We'll see.

[Spidey]

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Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven (c) in an I Quit Match

Kid Kash vs. Sonny Siaki vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Triple Threat Ladder Match

Ron Killings vs. Konnan in a Lord of the Lockdown Rematch




Dave Bautista was a bust. WWE was willing to put more money on the table and I'm just not in a spot to tempt him with a Written Contract. Surprised I held on to Killings, Konnan, and BG James honestly.

Vince Russo is gone. Dropped David Flair and Erik Watts. Since they were PPA it cost nothing to do so. Found replacements, one being a familiar face. No one will come in until after Hard Justice.

Christian York is coming in with an Exclusive PPA because he worked for MLW and MLW can eat my ass right now. Midcard Heel that is in an exceptional tag team with Joey Matthews as The Badstreet Boyz. Cutting the John & Joey experiment for now so this'll make up for that too.

Samoa Joe, sweet sweet Samoa Joe, has signed Exclusively with TNA. Poached him from ROH who I do have a working agreement with, but I'm sure they won't mind me just swooping in and taking their guy. Right? Lower Midcard Face.

Signed Cheerleader Melissa to be a valet.




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[Spidey]

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Pre-Show

Abyss vs. Shark Boy
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss defeated Shark Boy in 9:07 by Pinfall with the Black Hole Slam, debuting the finisher.
D

The New Church vs. The S.A.T.
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The S.A.T. defeated New Church in 12:02 when Jose Maximo pinned Brian Lee with a rollup. An upset victory.
D

Chris Sabin vs. David Young
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Sabin defeated Young in 5:52 with a Pinfall after the Cradle Shock.
D-

Samoa Joe vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joe defeated Steel in 8:26 by Submission with the Coquina Clutch.
D

Main Event: John & Joey vs. The Harris Brothers
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Brothers defeated John & Joey in 13:17 when Don Harris defeated Matthews by Pinfall with The H-Bomb.
E



TNA Hard Justice

Opener: Backstage
Cameras pan to Konnan and the new TNA World Champion Raven shaking hands. K-Dogg explained to the folks at home that Raven's speech last month resonated with him, and that he's starting to see the bigger picture - that this is war and sometimes you have to align yourself with the devil you don't know to take out the devil you do. Raven chimed in that the title is the biggest bargaining chip; under his rule Konnan and every other star the company has turned a blind eye on will have their moment in the sun. All he needs to do is defeat Jarrett tonight to ensure his reign.
D+

Segment: Relationship
Former X-Division Champion Sonny Siaki asked his valet out on a date and she said yes - but he must regain the title tonight.
D

Kid Kash vs. Sonny Siaki vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Triple Threat Ladder Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Siaki and Kash in 12:43 when he retrieved the X Division Championship. This makes Defense #2.
D+

Glenn Gilbertti w/Angelina Love vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Jerry Lynn defeated Gilbertti in 12:28 by Pinfall with a Cradle Driver. Gilbertti was furiated that Love didn't try and help him cheat.
D+

Segment: Cage Dancing
To add insult to injury, Angelina Love sticks around and climbs into the dancer cage. Gilbertti kept walking to the back, ignoring her sexy commercial break time.
D+

Triple X vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW defeated XXX in 15:28 when James Storm pinned Elix Skipper after The Death Sentence. Defense #1.
D+

Segment: Product Shilling
Trinity and Lollipop are here to show you why you should buy these Glenn Gilbertti T-Shirts with the name "Disco Inferno" scratched out with a Sharpie. Trinity goes to put one on but first must remove her top. Lollipop helps. Cut to ringside.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C

Curt Hennig vs. BG James
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated James in 17:02 by DQ after BG James uppercut his gnards.
D

Segment: Post-Match
BG James throws one of the commentator's swivel chairs into the ring and takes a seat. He is adamant that he will not leave until he gets what he wants - an opportunity to fight Ron Killings for the rights to the Break It sequel. Rena Mero comes out and tells him to leave, that there is no second movie in the works. Dismayed, James gets up from his seat and gets on his knees, pleading that he must have this, that he was born to play a black breakdancing secret agent. That Killings can't even do a handstand like him. That Sophia was the best Golden Girl. Rena asks him again to leave. James says no. Security come in and he brawls with them before succumbing to the numbers. Commentary is quiet throughout, giving this the solemn respect it deserved.
D+

Konnan vs. Ron "The Truth" Killins in a Lord of Lockdown Rematch
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Even though it is a rematch of sorts, the trophy is not on the line. Killings defeated Konnan in 8:43 after Konnan socked the referee. DQ.
D-

Segment: Interview
Mike Sanders is on standby with Jeff Jarrett. He asks him about his upcoming I Quit Match with Raven, and Jarrett dropped the bombshell that if he did not win tonight, he will not challenge again. That TNA is a much darker place with people like Konnan and Raven around, and even though he fully believes in giving everyone equal opportunity to shine on his program, that those opportunities should be earned. Konnan is a cheat, and Raven did not win the title right-wise. As far as he is concerned, TNA does not belong to him if he cannot beat Raven. But this is Hard Justice and Raven is getting what's coming to him.
D+

Main Event: Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven (c) in an I Quit Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Great
Raven defeated Jarrett in 21:32 by making Jarrett tap out to his own Figure Four Leglock after dropping the Steel Steps on them. Raven was also in his element by leaving welts on Jarrett's back with a Kendo Stick. Jarrett managed to get offense in by tossing the champion over the entrance ramp into a heap of unused cables. Defense #1 of Raven's title reign.
C+


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Notes:
Samoa Joe debuted his Bad Ass gimmick. It got a B+.
Ace Steel used subtle mannerisms to hint at a face turn.
Konnan did not do well without a script to follow.
BG James was visibly tiring by the end of his match.
Jeff Jarrett took a crazy bump in the Main Event.
Don West was pretty weak announcing the I Quit Match.

[Yaz]

Does Konnan request to work without a script? In my test run I had Taz occasionally do in ring interviews and he would get mad if I scripted them but I usually got the same result you get with Konnan.

Shame on you making Road Dogg go nearly twenty minutes though.

[Spidey]

I'm a special kind of sadist with these games. Nice catch.

Konnan, Road Dogg, and Russo all want to work without a script and get mad if you tell them no. Wrestlers, man. Some prima donnas.

[Spidey]

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Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Raven (c)

Kid Kash vs. AJ Styles (c) in a TLC Match

Jeff Jarrett vs. Konnan to Settle The Score



The Story So Far

"A Warlord Among Us"

Then
TNA is the brand Jeff Jarrett built, but the foundation isn't stable. Konnan has made it clear to the press that he's amassing an army to overthrow what he sees as "another white bread company". Curt Hennig has taken exception to K-Dogg's remarks.

Jeff Jarrett
Konnan
Curt Hennig

Six Months Later
Seeing the cracks in the walls, Raven swoops in and gets in Konnan's ear. Claiming only he can give K-Dogg what he wants, this Great White Hope takes the TNA World Championship with his aid. Jarrett's faith in what is right and wrong has dwindled, and has claimed that Hard Justice would be the last time he challenges Raven for the title. Hennig continues to be the moral standard for the company, but even he is in no position to face Raven right now. There's no hope in sight and the Warlord is among us.

Jeff Jarrett (On his way out) [Fairly Poor Success]
Konnan [Fairly Good]
Curt Hennig [Fairly Poor]
Raven [Fairly Good]
C+

"(X) Divisive Champion"

Then
Many feel Sonny Siaki is in over his head as the new X Division Champion. It's about proving the naysayers wrong/right in a budding group of extraordinary gentlemen.

AJ Styles
Christopher Daniels
Jerry Lynn
Sonny Siaki

Six Months Later
While Siaki's reign by no means set the world on fire, he managed to defend what was his twice before succumbing to the starpower of a young AJ Styles. While reaching that height with his fair-weathered girlfriend Desire, he has not been on a roll much of late, coming up short in several rematches. Daniels left TNA for WWE where he is The Curry Man, and Jerry Lynn has not been in much luck lately either and has backed off of the division. Chris Sabin is slowly building momentum but he's not involved yet. Newcomer Kid Kash is making waves, however, and is set to face AJ Styles once again - this time in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match.

AJ Styles [Fairly Good]
Sonny Siaki [Fairly Poor]
Chris Sabin [Neutral]
Kid Kash [Neutral]
D+

"Sympathy For The Devils"

Then
Father James Mitchell's recent pet projects are the reigning tag team champions. With veterans The Harris Brothers and the fan favorites AMW nipping at their heels, only time can tell if The Disciples of The New Church will cement their legacy in TNA.

Brian Lee [Fairly Poor]
Chris Harris [Fairly Good]
Don Harris [Fairly Poor]
James Storm [Fairly Good
Ron Harris [Fairly Poor]
Slash [Fairly Poor]

Six Months Later
They're not just a footnote in TNA history just yet, but the rechristened "New Church" could not hold onto their titles when going up against America's Most Wanted.
Brian Lee and Slash are almost phasing out as we speak, while another team, Triple X consisting of Elix Skipper and Low Ki, have thrown their hats into the ring. The Harris Brothers are now winging it on the Pre-Show. They are no longer close to the sought after belts. This has become AMW's story now.

Brian Lee [Fairly Poor]
Chris Harris [Good]
Elix Skipper (Recent) [Neutral]
James Storm [Good]
Low Ki (Recent) [Neutral]
Slash [Fairly Poor]
D+

"Break It Til Ya Make It"

BG James is distraught over Ron Killings securing the lead role of a movie presumably intended for him.

BG James
Ron "The Truth" Killings

Six Months Later
BG James is still distraught, but while he's having a psychological breakdown that has him pretending to be the next B Movie action star, Ron Killings has started to come into his own as a wrestler in the company - becoming the first Lord of the Lockdown and now is set to face the TNA World Champion. Killings has left the DVD bins behind him, but James isn't ready to give up just yet.

BG James [Fairly Good]
Ron "The Truth" Killings [Fairly Poor]
Rena Mero (Recent) [Neutral]
D-



Incident!


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I fined him. He said he will do better. Truly a heartbreaker. It's had an impact on the locker room, but nothing too horrible (85% Morale or so).

Speaking of, I know I haven't made a thing about how the locker room's attitude is. So far, it hasn't been bad enough to really make a note about. Vince Russo was the lowest I have seen it, and it was around 80%. Hennig's drug use also lowered it, but nothing less than that 80. If it goes down I'll mention it, but I just don't see it as that important compared to the rest. That also goes for finances and the like unless I'm making profit.

[Spidey]

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Pre-Show

Opener: The Badstreet Boyz (Christian York & Joey Matthews) vs. The Harris Brothers
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Badstreet Boyz defeated the Brothers in 8:18 when Joey Matthews defeated Ron Harris by Pinfall with a Virginia Neck Tie.
D

Mike Sanders vs. Joel Maximo vs. Jorge Estrada vs. Jose Maximo in a Fatal Fourway
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Estrada won in 6:51 when he defeated Mike Sanders by Pinfall with a Greetings From Graceland.
E+

Chris Sabin vs. David Young vs. Shark Boy in a Triple Threat
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin defeated Young and Shark Boy in 6:41 when Sabin pinned David Young after a Cradle Shock.
D

John Hennigan vs. Shark Boy in an Impromptu Match
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Hennigan defeated Shark Boy in 8:18 by Pinfall after a handful of tights.
E+

Angle: Manager w/Clients
Percy Pringle III interviews Father James Mitchell. Mitchell promotes The New Church, stating that they will cause more destruction than the entities Pringle himself once managed. Brian Lee and Slash to face America's Most Wanted later in the night.
D-

Pre-Show Main Event: Abyss vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss defeated Jerry Lynn in 11:50 by Pinfall after a Black Hole Slam.
D+


TNA Slammiversary

Opener: Confrontation
Raven confronts Ron Killings backstage. He congratulates him on winning The Lord of the Lockdown Match, which gives him the opportunity to face the TNA World Champion tonight. He also compliments him on landing the role in Break It Til Ya Make It, and is sure the company is making quite a bit of money off of him right now. Raven then goes on to mention how Killings must be riding pretty high right now, given how so many others are being oppressed in TNA currently. He applauds managing to squeeze through the cracks of the corporation, but he's just like Jarrett and the others. Killings won't be treated any differently when they get in the ring. "The Truth" is propaganda, a lie told to keep everyone in check. Raven walks away. Ron Killings remains quiet throughout this altercation, but he's clearly pissed.
D

Glenn Gilbertti vs. Samoa Joe
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Joe defeated Gilbertti in 11:47 by Submission with the Coquina Clutch.
E+

Angle: Cage Dancing
Newest acquisition, Cheerleader Melissa, gives the ol' bars a go.
C-

Kid Kash vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Styles defeated Kash in 11:56 when AJ put Kash through a prone table and retrieved his X Division Championship. Defense #3.
D+

Angle: Relationship
Tired of being expected to cheat for him, Love tells Glenn their relationship is over. Glenn cries and mumbles the beginning of "Stayin' Alive" to himself.
E+

Curt Hennig vs. Sonny Siaki
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated Siaki in 13:09 by Pinfall with The Perfect-Plex.
D-

Angle: Sexy Video
Desire, Sonny Siaki's manager who was not at ringside earlier, is here to tell all about how TNA can spice up your relationship. Nothing like scantily clad men punching each other to get the libido going. Also, she has tits.
C-

Angle: Authority
Rena Mero decides to officially book a match between Jeff Jarrett and Konnan. It was on the poster anyways.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

BG James vs Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
James defeated Steel in 8:33 by Pinfall after an unseen thumb to the eye.
D-

Angle: Confrontation
Angelina Love and Cheerleader Melissa are seen backstage arguing. It is not clear yet why they're being catty bitches, but one can assume it has a little to do with Love leaving the toilet seat up after doing her business.
D+

Triple X vs. The New Church vs. America's Most Wanted (c) in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AMW win in 10:36 when James Storm defeated Low Ki by Pinfall after The Death Sentence. Defense #2.
D

Angle: Movie Hype
At first it appears to be a second trailer for Break It Til Ya Make It, but then it cuts to BG James in a t-shirt tuxedo. He is putting the moves on an elderly lady who has the attention of the stray cat community. Together they walk around a mall and there are grainy gif explosions happening all around them. BG James looks into the camera and says "this time, it's personal!". Break It Til Ya Make It 2: Breaking Joint. Coming Soon.
D+

Angle: Product Shilling (?)
Lollipop just gazes into the camera, playing with a sucker in her mouth. There is no context. Can you feel the Knockout's Division hype yet?
C

Jeff Jarrett vs. Konnan
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Jeff Jarrett defeated Konnan in 20:05 by Submission with the Figure Four.
C-

Angle: Backstage
Raven hoists the TNA World Championship onto his shoulder and begins to walk down the hallway. Several workers seem to jeer, but he doesn't notice or doesn't pay attention to them.
D+

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Raven (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Ron Killings in 20:34 by Pinfall with The Raven Effect and latching on to the ropes. Defense #2.
C+



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Notes:
Christian York debuted his Egomaniac gimmick. It got a B+.
Cheerleader Melissa debuted her Babe gimmick. It got a B+.
Shark Boy was off his game tonight.
The Hennigan/Shark Boy match was too long given who was involved.
Ace Steel was off his game tonight.
Ace Steel is foreshadowing a face turn.
Raven was visibly tiring towards the end of the Main Event.

[Yaz]

Nice show. I love that Shark Boy has become a pre-show mainstay. I was always a fan. How old is Ace Steel in your game? I know that he wrestled tag matches with Punk and Colt on the Midwest circuit, so you may be able to invest in them eventually.

[Spidey]

He's 30, and it's funny you mention that. I poached CM Punk from ROH and have him under an exclusive per-appearance contract right after Slammiversary. Steel was happy to see me negotiate that. In-game he is Punk's and Cobana's mentor. CM Punk will be a Midcarder but I'm not sure if I want him as a Heel or a Face yet.

Also had to let go of a few people on PPA. Trinity wasn't getting along with new girl Cheerleader Melissa, but I think as a long term choice Melissa is more vital, so I cut Trinity. Same thing happened between Raven and Jorge Estrada. Guess which one I gave the pink slip to.

I don't know if it was my best decision, but neither do I feel like it'll cost me much going forward. I went ahead and let both David Young and Glenn Gilbertti's contracts expire. I never really cared much for Disco Inferno and I couldn't think of a way to utilize him. He's not big or old enough to give anyone a real rub in 2003, but neither is he good enough to be Main Event worthy. In hindsight, Brian Lawler would have been in this exact position if WWE hadn't grabbed him. IRL, Gilbertti was doing weird shit with Russo around this time so I'd like to think I trimmed the fat here.

[Spidey]

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Curt Hennig vs. Raven (c)

The Badstreet Boyz vs. America's Most Wanted (c)

BG James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings - Ron's Movie Contract vs. BG's TNA Contract




Signed Juventud Guerrera to an Exclusive PPA. Upper Midcarding Heel.

Also hired Matt Striker as an extra hand on Commentary. He's young and he's cheap, unlike the other two.

$17,034 profit in June. These are the best margins I've seen in any scenario I've played. I don't know what I'm doing differently but I'm gonna try and keep doing it. Maybe the game is throwing me a bone knowing here in a bit when I receive Cult status I'll have to sign a couple of these guys to Written contracts and maybe get a few old WCW stars out of Hiatus.

[Spidey]

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Went ahead and edited his data to have him leaving the business. If I hadn't, he'd just be an Occasional Wrestler and that doesn't seem fair. Wanted to make this as close to real 2003 as I could get.



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Maybe this explains my finances.

[Yaz]

If you want to set The Rock to potentially come back, you can always change his status to On Hiatus. It's how he came in my game. I think its a little more realistic for some guys. Like in my game, Brock is an Occasional Wrestler. Rock is On Hiatus. CM Punk is Left The Business. It isn't a perfect system, but it does allow for a Rock or Batista style short run comeback.

Juventud is a very good get if you can reign him in. Dude is wildin. Like Dagger after two Appletinis.

[Spidey]

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Pre-Show

Opener: John Hennigan vs. CM Punk
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Punk defeated Hennigan in 7:57 by Submission with the Anaconda Vice.
D-

Shark Boy vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Shark Boy defeated Steel in 8:23 by Pinfall with a Deep Sea Drop. In the match we also saw Abyss come in and lay waste to Steel, and the fans began feeling sympathetic for ol' Ace.
D-

The Harris Brothers vs. The Spanish Announce Team
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joel Maximo defeated Ron Harris by Pinfall after a rollup pin in 11:23.
D

Main Event: Low Ki vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Low Ki defeated Jason Cross in 8:31 by Pinfall after a Ki Krusher.
C-


TNA No Surrender


Opener: Abyss vs. Samoa Joe
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss drew with Samoa Joe in 8:50 following a Double Count Out.
D-

Angle: Manager w/Clients
Father James Mitchell is irate. He wants to know what happened to his New Church. These are not the monsters he paid "the ultimate price" for. They're not even booked to compete tonight! If they don't shape up soon he will have to resort to "drastic measures". He leaves them to ponder what that entails.
D+

Elix Skipper vs. Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Jerry Lynn defeated Skipper in 7:38 by Pinfall after a Cradle Piledriver.
D+

Angle: Manager w/Client
Mike Sanders stands by with the X Division Champion AJ Styles and his manager, Percy Pringle III. Pringle tries to put over how Styles is simply phenomenal, but it drew attention to how Pringle once managed another guy that kinda used that shtick, and it made the whole interview hokey.
E+

The Badstreet Boyz vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Christian York defeated Chris Harris by Pinfall with a Southern Cross Bomb after their valet, Cheerleader Melissa, interfered. The Badstreet Boyz win the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
D+

Angle: Relationships
Desire is seen flirting with her client Sonny Siaki. She tells him that if he could win next month's Sacrifice match, she'll do that thing with her pinky toe he likes. He's one happy camper.
D-

Angle: Authority
Rena Mero is sitting at her desk, addressing the live crowd. She made it clear last month that Konnan and Jeff Jarrett would cease their petty squabble and move on. Well, she's had a change of heart. She wants to see them fight again - this time, 2 out of 3 Falls Match. She waits and lets the audience get their boos out before telling them that if they be good, she'll make it up to them...
C-

Chris Sabin vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. AJ Styles (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Juventud Guerrera beat Sabin by Pinfall with a fast rollup. Juventud Guerrera wins the X Division Championship.
D+

Angle: Product Shilling
Unlike the men Angelina Love manages, TNA is a winner. She smiles for the camera - something she will not be able to do in a few years time.
D+

BG James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings in a TNA Contract vs. Movie Contract Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Ron Killings defeated James in 13:41 by Pinfall with a Consequences. Truth has BG James's contract and is free to do whatever to it.
D-

Angle: Bikini Contest
Angelina Love is back, but this time in a heart-patterned bikini. Lollipop is with her, and she's wearing a nude-colored one. Before the contest can commence, Konnan's music hits, being the cockblocker he was born to be.
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
C-

Konnan vs. Jeff Jarrett in a 2/3 Falls Match
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Konnan defeated Jarrett in 13:02 with two straight falls, with the final fall being a Pinfall after grabbing hold of his tights.
D+

Angle: Cage Dancing
Rena Mero makes good on her promise by giving the crowd what they want - a 36-year old businesswoman pressing her tits against cold iron.
C+

Main Event: Curt Hennig vs. Raven (c)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Curt Hennig defeated Raven in 18:25 after Raven gave him a low-blow. Title does not change hands.
D+



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Notes:
My main event is proof players should hype the big match up a little. It matters.
CM Punk debuted his Rebel gimmick. It got a A*.
Hennigan vs. Punk went for too long given who all was involved.
Matt Striker and Mike Tenay have Pretty Good chemistry when calling matches together.
Low Ki and Jason Cross have Great chemistry, and it showed in their performance.
Father James Mitchell did a masterful job improvising the interaction with his team.
Slash was very underwhelming.
Juventud debuted his Informer gimmick. It got a B+.

[Spidey]

New Champions


TNA World Tag Team Champions
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The Badstreet Boyz (Joey Matthews & Christian York)
C-



TNA X Division Champion
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Juventud Guerrera
D-

[Spidey]

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Curt Hennig vs. Raven (c) in a Six Sides of Steel Cage Match

AJ Styles vs. Juventud Guerrera (c)

America's Most Wanted vs. The Badstreet Boyz (c)


Worth noting that this makes The Badstreet Boyz's second title reign with the belts (this is still technically NWA-TNA gold), since they won them February 17, 2001.

I should also do a better job on showing what the date is for these events. In-game, they're set up with Final Resolution - January, Against All Odds -February, etc. TNA Sacrifice falls on August and Victory Road, what I'm treating as my Battle Royalesque PPV, is September. My PPVs aren't big enough to land me a decent buyrate yet, but I have scheduled them to fall on a Saturday to try and get out of WWE's black hole.

Signed a load of people, because my profits are up $22,085. Currently my company stands with $5,043,078. I'm as shocked as you are.

They're all under Exclusive PPAs:

Bobby Lashley, Enhancement Talent Face

Nelson Knight aka Viscera, Main Event Heel

Alexis Laree - renamed Mickie James, Manager Face

Talia Madison - renamed Velvet Sky, Manager Heel


There are certain guys I'm just not interested in signing that I know could benefit my company. Sabu is one. I flat out don't like him. Shane Douglas is another. In-game, he is working for at least six different promotions including his own booking gig XPW.

Also TNA is going through a weird phase if you can't tell where women are doing the valet thing. Here's a list of who all is managing whom:

Chris Sabin - Lollipop
The Badstreet Boyz - Cheerleader Melissa
CM Punk - Mickie James
John Hennigan - Angelina Love
Juventud Guerrera - Velvet Sky
Sonny Siaki - Desire

Not ready to pull the trigger on a Knockouts Division, obviously, but we're close to getting them involved in a match...

I also let Dixie Carter, The Harris Brothers, and Mike Sanders go. Carter was on a Written contract so had to pay her to leave. Was a bit more than a grand, which isn't that bad.




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[Yaz]

Nelson Knight aka Viscera, Main Event Heel.......You are a goddamn mad man.

[Spidey]

:lmao:

That was the auto-push fucking with me. Usually I micromanage but figured "eh they'll put Mabel in a good enough spot..."

Of course I'm still going to get my money's worth off his rap/goth/rapey ass.

[Yaz]

Yeah the autopush can be weird. Joey Ryan is an opener but Alicia Fox is a main eventer if I auto push so :shrug:

[Spidey]

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Pre-Show

Opener: Samoa Joe vs. Elix Skipper vs. Shark Boy vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joe defeated Elix Skipper in 12:30 by Submission with the Coquina Clutch.
D+

Bobby Lashley vs. Sonny Siaki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Lashley defeated Siaki in 7:53 by Pinfall.
E+

Ace Steel vs. Chris Sabin vs. Low Ki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much in The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Steel defeated Low Ki in 10:07 by Pinfall with the Spinal Shock.
D

The New Church vs. The S.A.T.
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joel Maximo pinned Slash in 11:44 after a Spanish Fly. Father James Mitchell was beside himself.
D

Main Event: John Hennigan vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Lynn defeated Hennigan in 7:59 after a DQ due to Hennigan kicking him in the nuts.
D-


TNA Sacrifice

Opener: Dueling Promos
Raven begins the show by claiming to have broken the spirit of every suit in the back. Even Jeff Jarrett, the man who built this house, can't look him in the eye anymore. Together with Konnan and several hungry wolves ready to bare their teeth, Raven is going to make a banquet of the bourgeois. Cue Curt Hennig, who is here to make a stand against the chaos. Raven agrees that Hennig is "the perfect little soldier" who seems to crusade for Jarrett and the others lately, but just like the Christian crusaders of yore, they're not going to win back the holy land. Raven lifts the title. Curt Hennig stares at it.
D+

Segment: Dueling Promos, Continued
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
A new music hits. Nelson Knight, the super heavyweight he is, towers over Curt Hennig on the stage. Hennig gazes up at him, and Knight sneers. Raven introduces the man as his bodyguard and blue chip. Tonight, Nelson Knight will face Ron "The Truth" Killings while he and Hennig will dance in the cage. That way, Raven can can walk into Victory Road with no worthy challengers. Nelson Knight steps into the ring and shakes Raven's hand.
C-

Segment: Manager w/Client
Percy Pringle III gets in AJ Styles's ear about what it means to win back the X Division Championship tonight. There are rumors that Juventud is an informant for Konnan and this shadow army Raven is building behind the scenes, and it would be a blow to them if Styles can regain the belt back in Juvy's first defense. Styles says nothing, contemplating how big this night truly is.
D

AJ Styles vs. Juventud Guerrera (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Juvy in 13:05 by DQ after Juventud struck Styles in the head with the title.
D+

Segment: Promo
Konnan is here to tell us that TNA is hiring minorities to fight him, and he sees that as a really messed up thing to do. Days ago, Rena Mero signed...Super Crazy! He feels sorry for Crazy, but must make an example out of him.
D

Segment: Interview Manager w/Client
Matt Striker is here to talk with Father James Mitchell. Mitchell says he's taught The New Church everything he knew, yet still they refuse to obey him and that's why they're in the shape they're in. Mitchell says he needs a new protege. One that listens. One that is willing to do everything it takes to win. One that's a true demon in the ring. Cameras pan over Mitchell's shoulder to reveal Abyss.
D+

America's Most Wanted vs. The Badstreet Boyz (c) in an Elimination Tag Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The Badstreet Boyz defeated America's Most Wanted in 13:52. James Storm was eliminated first, and then Chris Harris. During the match Cheerleader Melissa interfered to cost Harris. Defense #1.
C-

Segment: TNA Shilling
Pre-recorded video of Mickie James, Angelina Love, and Cheerleader Melissa in a hot tub. They splash around, get out, and dry themselves off. Their asses spell out T-N-A.
C-

Konnan vs. Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Konnan defeated Super Crazy in 11:45 by Pinfall after an unseen lowblow.
D

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero is busy signing papers when BG James comes in. He is nervous about Killings and what he will do with James's TNA Contract. Mero smiles and tells him not to worry - she bought the contract back from Truth for a handsome pay increase. BG is relieved and turns to leave. Mero tsked him, and asks him he better get ready. Tonight she wants to see him fight Jeff Jarrett. James's eyes widen.
D

Kid Kash vs. CM Punk
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Punk defeated Kash in 8:08 by Submission with the Anaconda Vice.
D-

Segment: Cage Dancing
New girl Velvet Sky takes the stage. She has the audience eating out of her hands - the elderly and the children, gay men and straight women alike.
C+

Segment: Hype Package
You're still going to see Curt Hennig, the company man who believes in doing what's right, pitted against TNA World Champion Raven, who isn't about either of those things.
D+

Nelson Knight vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Ron Killings defeated Knight in 7:48 when he knocked Nelson Knight out.
D

BG James vs. Jeff Jarrett
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
BG James defeated Jeff Jarrett in 12:49 by Pinfall, using the ropes for leverage.
D+

Segment: Post-Match
Jarrett exchanges words with BG James. Without warning, Double J delivers a closed right fist. He throws everything he has at James as the referee tries to break it up. The referee is shoved off. Jarrett launches BG into the corner post. He goes and grabs his guitar at ringside, glaring at it maniacally. He brakes it over Jame's face from the outside. Fans boo wrathfullly at the unsportsmanlike display.
C-

Main Event: Curt Hennig vs. Raven (c) in a Six Sides of Steel Cage Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Hennig in 18:26 by Pinfall after the Raven Effect and Raven clutching the cage itself to secure the victory. Defense #3.
C


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Notes:
Bobby Lashley debuted his Patriot gimmick. It got an A*.
Ace Steel swapped to a Happy-Go-Lucky gimmick. It got an A.
John Hennigan vs. Jerry Lynn went too long given who was involved.
Curt Hennig worked the crowd well through improvisation.
Raven struggled while going off-script.
Raven improvised well introducing Nelson Knight.
Nelson Knight debuted his Bodyguard gimmick. It got a C+.
Percy Pringle III clearly enjoyed having the freedom to go off-script and performed well.
Percy Pringle III looked good.
Juventud Guerrera and his valet, Velvet Sky, have Great chemistry.
Velvet Sky debuted her Cocky Youth gimmick. It got an A*.
Matt Striker debuted his Geek gimmick. It got an A.
The performance of Abyss was good.
Super Crazy has debuted his Thrill Seeker gimmick. It got a D-.
Konnan and Super Crazy have Great chemistry and it showed in their match.
Mickie James has debuted her Blue Collar gimmick. It got a B.
Jeff Jarrett foreshadowed his heel turn during his fight.
Jeff Jarrett did a masterful job of improvising interactions with the crowd.
BG James improvised well without a script to follow.
Jeff Jarret's heel turn is a complete success.

[Spidey]

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Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Raven (c)

The Inaugural King of the Road Battle Royal

America's Most Wanted vs. The Badstreet Boyz (c) In A Tables Match - Cheerleader Melissa Is Banned From Ringside






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It's funny because IRL she bankrolled the company.


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The hits just keep on coming.


Worth noting TNA is still the #2 company in the world. I forget to mention stuff like that because there is SO much to keep track of. I'll try and cover all I can right after this event.

$21,577 profit. Can't even give this money away.

Also Matt Striker got mad about his push as Color Commentator even though he's pretty good at it. So he's walking around as an Upper Midcarder right now. Weaselly fuck.

[Spidey]

TNA Victory Road 2003


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Pre-Show

Opener: Jason Cross vs. John Hennigan vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Sonny Siaki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Siaki pinned Jason Cross in 10:16 with a Siakalypse.
D+

Bobby Lashley vs. Kid Kash
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Lashley defeated Kash in 5:48 by Pinfall after debuting The Dominator.
E+

The New Church vs. Steel & Punk (Ace Steel and CM Punk)
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
CM Punk made Slash submit in 12:14.
D+

Chris Sabin vs. Shark Boy vs. Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Good
Super Crazy defeated Shark Boy in 8:30 with a Pinfall after a Crazy Bomb.
C-

Main Event: The S.A.T. vs. Triple X
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Elix Skipper defeated Jose Maximo by Pinfall after Low Ki distracted the referee for Skipper to thumb Jose in the eye.
D+


TNA Victory Road

Opener: America's Most Wanted vs. The Badstreet Boyz (c) in a Tables Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
It is Elimination Style - First Chris Harris went through a table, and then Christian York, leaving a member from each respective team. The last one to go through...Joey Matthews. America's Most Wanted regain the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
C-

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero has a conversation with Raven backstage, asking what he's playing at. He tells her the time will come, but for now she should sit pretty and watch him make money for her. It's really a beneficial relationship, him as champion. She ponders this, and reluctantly agrees. Raven extends a hand. She takes it.
D+

Segment: Authority, Continued
From behind, Ron "The Truth" Killings attacks him, flooring the TNA World Champion. He glares at Rena, who cuts her eyes back at him. Truth seizes the championship and gazes at it.
D

Segment: King Of The Road
BG James is speaking directly at the camera, explaining how a win here would mean so much to him. Of late, he's had a rough patch of bad luck. He took things a little too far with Break It Til Ya Make It, but something woke him up when Jeff Jarrett, the face of the company, smashed a guitar over his head. He's done being the goof and tonight he'll risk everything in the 10-Man Battle Royal Entry Match.
D+

The King Of The Road Match:
BG James vs. AJ Styles vs. Nelson Knight vs. Juventud Guerrera vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Matt Striker vs. Samoa Joe vs. Abyss vs. Curt Hennig vs. Konnan
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles wins the Battle Royal in 24:09, going the distance. The Final Four were himself, Abyss, Curt Hennig, and Jeff Jarrett - the Runner Up. Abyss got the most eliminations (4) by tossing Konnan, Juvy, Striker, and Knight over the top rope. AJ Styles is the King Of The Road.
C+

Segment: Too Hot For TV
Mickie James and Velvet Sky have a Catfight! No one knows what it is about, but Sky is stripped down to her underwear. Weird. The last thing I expected under there was pixels.
C-

Segment: Backstage
Jeff Jarrett broods over being the final eliminated wrestler. He doesn't talk, but judging from the look on his face he's quite bitter. Commentary reminds the viewers that Jarrett did all he could to dethrone Raven but it was enough, and the fight changed him. Will it change Killings?
C

Main Event: Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Raven (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Killings in 18:17 by Pinfall after a Raven Effect on the outside. He rolled him in and hooked his boot on the bottom rope. Defense #4 of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
C

Segment: Post-Match
AJ Styles's music hits. He comes out and stares Raven down. The champion grins from ear to ear, not intimidated. Thankfully, there is no Bound For Glory sign they can point at to get the point across here.
C+


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Notes:
Raven was visibly tiring towards the end of his match.
AJ Styles came across well in the post-match segment.
Raven underperformed in the last segment.

[Spidey]

MLW signed CM Punk out from under me. In turn I took their Matt Sydal. Not the most balanced exchange, but both workers have roughly the same popularity and Sydal has good stats for 2003.




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He musta got a ton of heat with that.


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A monkey rapes Rock's ear. Classic.


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Makes sense IRL, knowing what all Goldberg did in 2003. Still would have loved the fantasy aspect of immediately picking him up once I hit Cult status.


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Hot diggity damn.

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AJ Styles vs. Raven (c)

Jeff Jarrett vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings

The First Knockouts Match


A lot at stake here really. AJ Styles won King of the Road and earned a title shot against Raven, but for months the TNA World Heavyweight Champion has gathered a shadow army behind the scenes and they're about ready to strike. With several staff members bending to Raven's whims, odds are heavily stacked against Styles. Will the last vestige of a company's hero claim the gold, or has the warlord riding on faux diversity cement become too much to handle?

Speaking of company men, Jarrett has shown his true colors by turning on the fans and, in essence, his own company. A madman with a weapon, he laid waste to BG James leading to a rare double turn. In ironic fashion, Killings, who has spent half the year dealing with James and his pettiness at not being casted in a B movie, has taken up his rival's mantle and is set to face Jarrett. It will be former World Champion against the first Lord of the Lockdown in what could be a match of the year candidate.

While on the subject of firsts, the year is 2003 and women will fight in-game. Two Knockouts are set to go head-to-head but the big question on everybody's minds is are they ready?

[Yaz]

I was thinking about this just now, I'm about to run my first show that is expected to draw over a thousand fans. How are your attendance number and do you run exclusively out of The Impact Zone?

[Spidey]

I thought about creating my own venue and sticking with it a la Asylum/Zone, but decided against it last minute. Stupid really, because now that I have my PPV history staring back at me, they were all in the South East anyways. At the time of posting, I have E+ across the board (minus Hawaii and Puerto Rico where I haven't been yet) except South East which is a D. My attendance is poorly ranging - highest is No Surrender with 9,586 and Final Resolution was a bit over 4k. I need to keep better track of where my events are being held at and what I can get out of it. My one Sell Out was TNA Slammiversary which housed 8,528 in Alabama.

[Spidey]

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Pre-Show

Opener: The S.A.T. vs. The New Church
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Slash pinned Joel Maximo in 9:21 by grabbing a handful of tights.
D

Matt Sydal vs. Kid Kash
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Sydal defeated Kash in 7:32 by DQ due to Kash clocking the newcomer with a steel chair.
C-

Segment: Promo
Shark Boy wanted to dive in and fight at the biggest event of the year, but there's no fin for him. He'll be as happy as a clam with the catering though, and water animal he'll become if they have sushi tonight.
E

Chris Sabin vs. Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin defeated Striker in 8:59 by Pinfall with The Cradle Shock.
D+

Samoa Joe vs. Sonny Siaki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sonny Siaki defeated Samoa Joe in 10:43 by Pinfall after Desire interfered.
D-

Main Event: Ace Steel vs. John Hennigan vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Jerry Lynn pinned Hennigan in 7:33 after a Cradle Piledriver.
D



TNA Bound For Glory

Opener: Mickie James vs. Cheerleader Melissa
Crowd Reaction: Non-Existent
In-Ring Action: Solid
Cheerleader Melissa defeated Mickie James in 7:01 by Pinfall with a Kudo Piledriver.
D+

Segment: Backstage
Nelson Knight is hunched over a rooftop barrier peering out at the night sky. He talks about how he failed Raven when he fought Killings, but there are still forces at work to ensure their alliance will succeed. Tonight marks the unveiling of a new championship, the TNA Legends title, and Knight's opposition has made it clear on many occasions that he is the moral fiber, the locker room leader of TNA. Tonight, Nelson Knight breaks Curt Hennig, and together Raven, Konnan's informer Juventud, and himself will stand hand in hand with the company's gold. They are bound for glory.
C+

Bobby Lashley vs. Abyss
Crowd Reaction: Not Much in The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Lashley in 9:23 by Pinfall with a Black Hole Slam after Father James Mitchell interfered.
D+

Segment: Product Shilling
Desire is here to run a hand over her shapely leg. She has a "TNA" tattoo. Super Bowl quality, that.
C-

Triple X vs. The Badstreet Boyz vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
AMW won the Tag Team Triple Threat Ladder Match in 11:55 when Chris Harris retrieved the tag championships. Defense #1.
D+

Segment: 2x Cage Dancing
Angelina Love and Velvet Sky share a cage and the pollen is thick.
C

Super Crazy vs. Juventud Guerrera (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Juvy defeated Crazy in 18:34 by a Count Out. Guerrera makes this his first true X Division title defense.
D+

Segment: Promo
Konnan starts running down BG James and how he's accomplished nothing but made the fans laugh at him this year. There was a time he respected The Roadie but not anymore. Just one of the many who have had countless chances to seize the brass ring and kept coming up empty handed. Konnan will win their fight and move on to cement his name among the voiceless.
D

Curt Hennig vs. Nelson Knight - Introduction to the TNA Legends Championship
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated Knight in 9:01 by Pinfall with a Perfect-Plex. Curt Hennig wins the TNA Legends Championship.
D-

Segment: Post-Match
Curt Hennig celebrates in the ring with the new title draped over his shoulder. He receives an ovation. He's sorta teary-eyed, at this point of his career he didn't think he'd be able to grab gold, commentary explains. But here he is, the inaugural champion.
D

Segment: Backstage
Ron "The Truth" Killings is with a few journalists who ask him about a possible sequel to Break It Til Ya Make It. He tells them it is in the works but he doubts they could land Estelle Getty this time. They laugh until Jarrett comes out of nowhere and jumps Truth. He throws him into a coat rack and shouts how Truth is an embarrassment to wrestling. Only reason he won Lord of Lockdown was because Jarrett wasn't in it. They brawl but Jarrett keeps the upper hand, nailing Killings with The Stroke. Jeff walks away, ignoring the cameras and interviewers.
D

BG James vs. Konnan
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated James in 11:32 by Pinfall after clutching a handfull of tights in a roll up.
D-

Segment: Interview w/Manager
Matt Striker interviews Rena Mero and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Raven. She tells him that Raven isn't afraid of a boy who likes to flip around the ring. Raven is both the biggest monopoly AND a counterculture icon. When pressed on how that's possible, Raven butted in, telling him Miss Mero understands that you cannot kill a movement. You can put a price tag on it though and he's perfectly fine with that - that's how the world works. Striker asked them what this group of so-called oppressed stars is called, but Raven shook his head and simply answered back "All in due time."
C-

Jeff Jarrett vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Jarrett defeated Killings in 15:16 by Submission after blatantly cheating. It was in front of the referee but he ignored it.
D

Segment: Video Package
AJ Styles and his journey to this moment, from losing to Sonny Siaki at the beginning of the year to winning King of the Road.
B-

AJ Styles vs. Raven (c)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Great
AJ Styles defeated Raven in 10:48 by Pinfall with a Styles Clash. During the match we also had Konnan run-in and accidentally hit Raven. AJ Styles wins the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
C


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Notes:
Matt Sydal debuted a Fun Babyface gimmick. It got an A.
Konnan struggled when going off-script.
Curt Hennig and Nelson Knight didn't seem to click, and it made for an awkward bout.
Showing true unprofessionalism, a clearly unhappy BG James completely phoned in his performance.
Matt Striker looked lost out there.
Both AJ Styles and Raven took crazy bumps in their match.

[Spidey]

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Raven vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Strap Match

Jeff Jarrett vs. BG James vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings - #1 Contenders Match For The World Championship

Konnan vs. Curt Hennig (c)




Performance in October: $27,325 PROFIT. Momentum is at A* and Prestige is at a meh D-. Hired Todd Pettengill to be a backstage interviewer (this scenario needs these for some reason) and grabbed Nattie Neidhardt because I want a roster full of skilled workers that have 0 credibility at this point of the game, obviously.

Expect these to come out a little slower now due to commitments with WZCW, the Snack Shack )that might get a facelift soon if I can put some time into it...), and my own personal writing projects. If you've been keeping up so far I appreciate the views. TNA circa 2003 was still in the woods and I'd say under my regime, they still are, but I'm becoming more comfortable with taking risks I.e. AJ as champ that I probably wouldn't if they were televised regularly.

[Spidey]

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Pre-Show

Opener: Ace Steel vs John Hennigan
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
John Hennigan defeated Steel in 7:28 by Pinfall after Angelina Love interfered.
D-

Chris Sabin & Matt Sydal vs. The New Church
Crowd Reaction: Not Much in The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin & Sydal defeated The New Church in 5:42 when Chris Sabin submitted Brian Lee with a Guillotine Chokehold.
D+

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Nattie Neidhardt
Crowd Reaction: Nonexistent Crowd Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Cheerleader Melissa defeated Nattie in 8:39 by Pinfall after a Kudo Driver.
E+

Backstage Segment: The Badstreet Boyz
Christian York and Joey Matthews discuss the future of Badstreet. York ranted about taking the lowlives out while Matthews said he'll stark with the goofy fish guy.

Joey Matthews vs. Shark Boy
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Matthews disqualified himself in 8:19 after thumbing the shark in the eye.
D

Elix Skipper vs. Jason Cross
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Skipper defeated Cross at 7:41 with a Play of the Day.
D+

Main Event: Nelson Knight vs. Joel Maximo
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Nelson Knight squashed Joel Maximo in 7:09 after referee stoppage. Joel was hurt and could not continue.
E+


TNA Genesis


Opener: Bobby Lashley vs. Sonny Siaki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Lashley defeated Siaki in 9:28 due to a Count Out. Sonny refused to get back in the ring.
D

Segment: Host - Percy Pringle w/ Konnan
Percy Pringle III conducted an in-ring interview with Konnan. Of the topics discussed, Konnan refused to acknowledge his botched interference at Bound For Glory that cost his college Raven the championship. He did say that he will right a wrong and take the Legends title off of Hennig next. With himself and his friend ending the night with gold, TNA will finally be a place of equality.
C-

Konnan vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Curt Hennig defeated Konnan in 17:34 by Pinfall after a Perfect-Plex following a botched attempt to interfere by Raven. Konnan stared wide-eyed and dumbfounded. Hennig makes Defense #1.
D+

Segment: Backstage Interview - Todd Pettengill w/Father James Mitchell and Abyss
Todd Pettengil interviewed Father James Mitchell in the gorilla position. Mitchell stated clearly that his client was unlike any monster this company had seen prior - that Abyss was born from hate and the only love he could ever understand is the love of winning. Samoa Joe might be a top tier athlete, but he does not know what it truly means to succeed in breaking his enemies.
E+

Angelina Love vs. Mickie James
Crowd Reaction: Completely Devoid Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Awful
Mickie James defeated Angelina Love in 8:31 by Pinfall after a Laree DDT.
E

Segment: Jeff Jarrett Promo
He sat alone on a case of equipment. Jarrett told the cameras that he didn't understand the fans these days. He put everything into making TNA work. He was giving everything he possibly could to keep people like Raven and Konnan away from defiling the place with their lies. But then a kid barely old enough to drink wins King of the Road and all of a sudden the crowd is behind him 100%. This is still his company goddammit and he won't sit by and watch the disrespect any longer. He'll make an example of The Lord of The Lockdown Ron Killings one more time, and humiliate BG James one more time. Jarrett reminds James whose family it was that got him in the business, and mentioned how he'd hate to see anything bad happen to his brother, referee Scott Armstrong, if BG decided to show up...
D+

Low Ki vs. Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction:Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Low Ki defeated Super Crazy in 7:40 by Pinfall with a Ki Krusher.
D+

Segment: Raven Promo
AJ Styles interests Raven, and Raven wanted him to know that. To go from barely scraping by in a division he had to break his neck to get noticed in to taking the most important prize in pro wrestling is no small task, and Raven realized that. But he isn't ready to be THE face of TNA. This place is on the brink of revolution, and Styles would only be a casualty in that. Raven was about to continue, but Konnan interrupted. The two exchange glances before Konnan left.
C-

Abyss vs. Samoa Joe in a Brawl
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Joe in 11:01 by Pinfall after a Black Hole Slam when his manager Father James Mitchell interfered.
D

Jerry Lynn vs. Juventud Guerrera (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Juice defeated Jerry in 11:35 by Pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage. Defense #2 of the X Division Championship.
D+

Segment: Bikini Contest between Lollipop and Velvet Sky
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Lollipop really wants to be part of the Women's Division but I don't have the heart to tell her her in-ring skills are on par with an inflatable doll. Sky also wants to be part of the division but she's smoking hot and these people need eye candy.
C+

Kash Strike (Kid Kash & Matt Striker) vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
America's Most Wanted drew with Kash Strike in 12:37 following a Double Disqualification. Both teams would not go back to their respective corners and the whole thing ended in a schmoz.
D

Segment: Backstage
Close to tears, BG is caught walking away from the arena and to the parking lot. Commentary speculates that Jarrett's words got to him and it appears he won't be fighting for the opportunity to face either Raven or AJ Styles next pay per view.
C-

Segment: Confrontation
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
AJ ran into Raven in the locker room. The two stare daggers, almost adjacent to how Konnan glared at him. Things get heated and the crowd is really into it, but neither come to blows.
C+

Ron Killings vs. Jeff Jarrett
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring: Good
Jarrett defeated Killings in 12:07 by Pinfall after grabbing a handful of tights.
D+

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero is on the phone with BG James telling him to come back, that she will sort this whole thing out with Jeff when she can. Once off the phone, she scoffed and told no one in particular how she's surrounded by prima donnas.
C-

Raven vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Texas Bullrope Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Raven in a Strap Match in 12:48 when Styles was the first to touch every corner. He vaulted over Raven to get the last one. Styles makes this Defense #1 of the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
C


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Notes:

Chris Sabin and Matt Sydal showed Excellent chemistry teaming together.
Matt Sydal came out of his match looking good.
Nattie Neidhart debuted her Second Generation Star gimmick. It got an A*.
Nelson Knight was visibly tiring by the end of his match.
Percy Pringle worked the crowd well, loving the freedom to improvise.
Konnan did not do well without a script to follow.
Father James Mitchell also worked the crowd well, happy not following a script.
Todd Pettengill debuted his Staff Member gimmick. It got a B.
Todd Pettengill improvised well during his segment.
Jeff Jarrett didn't do well without a script to follow.
Raven enjoyed going off-script.
Abyss took a crazy bump.
Jerry Lynn was off his game tonight.
Rena Mero didn't do well without a script.
BG James improvised well.
Raven took a crazy bump.

[Spidey]

WE HAVE A SHOW


I reached out to Fuel TV, a favorite of mine when I was a kid, and asked if they wanted a wrestling show. To my dismay they did. TNA iMpact will air every week on Wednesdays in the Early Evening slot. I asked for one season and an hour each episode to start.

Fuel TV focuses on extreme sports and in the future will rebrand as Fox Sports 2. My product is already a bit athlete-centered so I think it's a good fit for now. Fuel TV airs nationwide at a Medium.

To put this in perspective, the real TNA didn't get on television until June 2004 and was stationary while I take my show on the road.


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[Spidey]

TNA World Tag Team Champions

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America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm)
C-




TNA Legends Champion

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Curt Hennig
B




TNA World Heavyweight Champion

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AJ Styles
B


November - $28,518 PROFIT

Prestige: D
Momentum: A*

[Yaz]

thumbing the shark in the eye

cheeky

[Spidey]

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Ep. 01
Week 1, December 2003 FL Alico Arena (South East)
Attendance: 4,139
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Opener: Bobby Lashley vs. Low Ki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Lashley defeated Low Ki in 10:03 by Pinfall after The Dominator.
D

Cheerleader Melissa & Angelina Love vs. Mickie James & Nattie Neidhardt
Crowd Reaction: Nonexistent Crowd Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Melissa and Love defeated Mickie and Nattie in 7:44 when Cheerleader Melissa pinned Nattie using the ropes.
D

Abyss vs. Nelson Knight
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss defeated Knight in 6:10 by Pinfall with a Black Hole Slam.
E+

Segment: Velvet Sky Promo
She's tired of just being the pretty girl at ringside. She's tired of just dancing in a cage and she's tired of shilling the company in a revealing bathing suit. It's time for her to fight, because that's why she signed a contract to begin with.
C

Sabin & Sydal vs. The Badstreet Boyz
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin & Sydal defeated The Badstreet Boyz in 12:17 when Christian York Disqualified himself by using a chair on Sydal.
D+

Main Event: Ace Steel, Jerry Lynn, & Super Crazy vs. Sonny Siaki, Elix Skipper, & John Hennigan
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
The team of Siaki, Skipper, and Hennigan defeated Steel's in 11:38 when Hennigan pinned Jerry Lynn after Angelina Love interfered.
D-



TNA IMPACT

Opener: Confrontation
Jeff Jarrett's "My World" theme plays and he came out in a silver and red jacket. When he got inside the ring, he was handed a microphone and asked Curt Hennig of all people to step out. Commentary questioned what was going on. Hennig walked out to his "Champion" theme. Jeff began to berate him, telling him how he's supposed to be this peacekeeper backstage and he just let an upstart like AJ Styles slip through his fingers. This was supposed to be a rasslin' company that honored traditional wrestling, not some flippy crap. Curt didn't respond. Jarrett pointed at Hennig's Legends Championship and told him he didn't deserve carrying hardware around on his show, especially one called that. For his recklessness, Curt will defend the title against the Number One Contender to the TNA World Championship...Jeff. A clearly upset Curt threw his towel on the ground and stormed back through the curtains. Jeff Jarrett gave a shit eating grin as the show headed to commercial. Jeff Jarrett vs. Curt Hennig for the TNA Legends title will be the Main Event of the debut episode.
C-

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Juventud Guerrera
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Non-title match. Truth defeated Juice in 9:34 by Pinfall with a Consequences.
D-

Segment: Product Shilling
Lollipop is licking a, well, a lollipop and asking the viewers if they think they can handle her. If they can handle a little TNA. Here are a few iMpact tees and copies of Break It Til Ya Make It.
C

Segment: Promo
BG James came to the ring and leaned against the ropes. He asked for a mic and was given one. BG may be a goofball now and then, but he's serious when it comes to family. Jarrett threatened either hurt or fire his brother, referee Scott Armstrong, if James entered the contendership match. He played by Jarrett's rules, but now he's ready to take on the system. He won't know when and he won't know where, but James is going to cost him dearly.
D+

Matt Striker vs. AJ Styles
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Styles defeated Striker in 8:57 by Pinfall with a Styles Clash.
D

Segment: Confrontation
Konnan entered the locker room, and the camera rotated to reveal Raven perched on a bench. He was about to turn right back around when the anarchist asked him to stay. Raven brought up how the universe seems to be out to get them, to drive a wedge between them and bring their cause up in flames. They can't allow that to happen - not this close to revolution now that TNA has a TV show. Konnan considered it, but told him to tread lightly. Raven nodded and said he had K-Dogg's back.
D+

Segment: Authority
GM Rena Mero hyped Turning Point by reminding the audience that no matter who wins tonight in the Main Event, Jeff Jarrett is still challenging for AJ's title in a few weeks time.
C

Main Event: Jeff Jarrett vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Jeff Jarrett defeated Curt Hennig in 18:04 by a fast-counted Pinfall from referee Mark Johnson as Jarrett grabbed a handful of tights. Jeff Jarrett won the TNA Legends Championship.
D

Segment: Post-Match
AJ Styles's "Get Ready To Fly" theme hit and he rushed the ring. Jeff attempted to lay him out with the Legends title, but Styles dodged, ran the ropes, and before AJ could retaliate Jarrett slipped out of the ring and high-tailed it out of the arena. AJ wasted no time and gave chase.
C



Dark Matches

Opener: Samoa Joe vs. Kid Kash
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joe defeated Kash by making him tap out to the Coquina Clutch in 12:01
E+

Main Event: The New Church vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Slash demanded that AMW defend their titles. Most Wanted defeated New Church after Brian Lee was pinned after The Death Sentence in 9:04. Defense #3.
E

Segment: Backstage
Shark Boy wandered around the hallways asking passerby if this was the Pre-Show or not.
E+



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Notes:
Juventud Guerrera was really off his game tonight.
BG James struggled while going off script.
AJ Styles's performance stood out as being good.
Raven struggled while going off script.
Curt Hennig was off his game tonight.




TNA Legends Champion

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Jeff Jarrett
B

[Spidey]

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Ep. 02
Week 2, December 2003 OK Great Plains Coliseum (Mid South)
Attendance: 3,000
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Opener: Velvet Sky vs. Mickie James
Crowd Reaction: Completely Devoid Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Awful
Mickie James defeated Sky in 6:39 by Pinfall after a Laree DDT.
E-

Main Event: Kash Strike vs. Sydal & Sabin
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Kash Strike defeated Sydal & Sabin in 10:45 when Kid Kash defeated Chris Sabin by Pinfall after Kash gave Sabin an unseen low blow.
D



TNA IMPACT

Opener: Authority
Ron Killings came out and paced the ramp. He told the fans he was just in the back talking to Estelle Getty and she wondered since he beat the X Division champion last week, why he isn't the X Division champ himself. He explained to her that he wasn't the right size. Getty said that was weightest. Now Killing ain't here to be a troublemaker or anything (verbatim), but he does question why he can't be a contender. He's a Middleweight. Sonny Siaki was a Middleweight. This brings out Rena Mero who tells him he does have a point, but is afraid Juvy is already booked to fight Shark Boy at Turning Point. Estelle Getty of all people came out right behind the General Manager and ordered her to give Killings a chance otherwise she's backing out of Break It Til Ya Make It 2. Mero sighed and gave Truth an ultimatum: defeat Raven and Konnan tonight in a tag team match and he'll get the opportunity. He must go look for a partner himself. Truth accepted.
D+

Samoa Joe vs. Juventud Guerrera (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
In a rib to Killings, this was for the title. Juventud defeated Joe in 8:52 by Count Out. Defense #3 of the X Division Championship
D-

Segment: Team Promo
Konnan and Raven snatched a camera from personnel and talked directly to Ron Killings. They sympathize with him and how this company is keeping him down because "he doesn't look like them", but they aren't going to step aside for anybody. The Cause are on the same page now and revolution begins tonight. Whoever Killings chooses better be able to ride the tides of change.
D+


Jerry Lynn vs. Jeff Jarrett
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Jarrett defeated Lynn in 16:32 by Pinfall after The Stroke and some tights pulling.
D

Segment: Interview w/Manager
Todd Pettengill is here with Percy Pringle and the TNA World Heavyweight Champion AJ Styles. Pringle speaks, telling Todd how they watched Jarrett cheat the system by getting the referee to favor him and using other underhanded tactics. Curt Hennig is the real Legends Champion but if rumors are true and Jeff wants to put the title on the line, then AJ has no choice than to make Jeff's reign the shortest reign in TNA history. Champion vs. Champion is perfectly fine with The Phenomenal Styles. AJ butted in and told Todd that he doesn't want to wait for Turning Point - he challenged Jarrett to face him in the ring next week one-on-one.
D+

Main Event: The Cause (Konnan & Raven) vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings & ???
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Ron Killings's mystery tag team partner is...the man he feuded with for half the year, BG James! The Cause still defeated them in 12:40 when Raven Killings after The Raven Effect, using the ropes for leverage.
D

Segment: Post-Match
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Konnan threw a fit in the middle of the ring even though his team won. Raven tried consoling him but it was no use. Konnan attacked BG James as James was heading to the back and threw him over the barrier and into a row of people. Without giving a reason, he silently left the arena.
C-



Dark Matches

Opener: Abyss vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Ace Steel in 7:56 by Pinfall after a Black Hole Slam.
E+

Main Event: Triple X vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Triple X defeated America's Most Wanted in 12:01 when Low Ki pinned Chris Harris after a run-in interference by Matt Striker.
E+



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Notes:
Raven did a masterful job improvising his lines.
Konnan struggled while going off script.
Percy Pringle struggled when he went off script.
Todd improvised well.
Todd was very underwhelming.
AJ's performance was good.
Konnan improvised well post-match.

[Spidey]

Grabbed a few fairly big steals for TNA so I cut a few guys I felt I could manage without -

Jason Cross
Lollipop
Brian Lee
Slash
Nelson Knight

Nobody cost me money due to having PPA contracts.

Also quietly letting Larry Zbyszko's contract run out. He's been a Road Agent but I have others and I just don't see what difference it'd make at this point to keep him.

[Spidey]

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I decided to read him the riot act. He got defensive saying it's no big deal. It is a big deal. Every day, all over the world, a Todd is getting bullied.




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We are better than this, TNA.

[Spidey]

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Ep. 03
Week 3, December 2003 FL Alico Arena (South East)
Attendance: 4,260
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Opener: Kash Strike vs. The S.A.T.
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Kash Strike defeated S.A.T. in 9:24 when Kid Kash pinned Jose Maximo after a Money Maker.
E+

Bobby Lashley vs. John Hennigan
Crowd Reaction: Extremely Poor
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Bobby Lashley defeated John Hennigan in 9:15 by Pinfall.
E

Main Event: Samoa Joe vs. Sonny Siaki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Joe submitted Siaki in 14:14 with the Coquina Clutch.
D-



TNA IMPACT

Opener: Backstage
Ron Killings banged on Rena Mero's door, pleading with her to give him another chance. Last week The Cause cheated to win so if it has to go through them both by himself tonight, he will if it means facing Juvy at Turning Point. Konnan and Raven overheard and jumped him. They threw him into monitoring equipment and medics were immediately called to the scene. Konnan shouted that he was upset last week not because he felt he did Truth wrong, but because he did The Cause wrong by putting themselves so low on the food chain for so long. Tonight they're challenging the tag team champions for the gold!
D

Christian York vs. Juventud Guerrera (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
In another rib to Killings, this was for the title. Juventud defeated York in 7:44 by with a 450 Splash. Defense #4 of the X Division Championship
D-

Segment: Cage Dancing
Nattie Neidhardt, now going by Little Nattie, danced for the iMpact faithful.
C


Abyss vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated Abyss in 10:50 by Pinfall after The Perfect-Plex following a botched manager interference by Father James Mitchell.
D-

Angle: Confrontation
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Todd Pettengill was about to conduct an interview with TNA Legends Champion Jeff Jarrett when the TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles, butted in. Last week he threw the gauntlet down for Jarrett to pick up. He asked him directly will he fight Styles in the main event. Jeff told him no - first and foremost he's a businessman, and he isn't giving away such a high caliber fight on TV, ESPECIALLY on the go home show. Styles brought up how Jarrett had changed, he's no longer the guy who could just go out there and try to put on a show. Jarrett and his merry band of misfits call for revolution while being the suits they say they despise. AJ heard it all year, but now it's time to put up and shut up. Jeff reconsidered. Tonight they will fight.
C+

The Cause (Konnan & Raven) vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
AMW defeated The Cause in an upset at 11:49 when James Storm rolled Konnan up after The Death Sentence. Defense #4 of the World Tag Team Titles.
D+

Segment: Hype Video
Mickie James, Angelina Love, Cheerleader Melissa, and Velvet Sky are in a video package promoting themselves as Knockouts. Feed is interrupted and a woman is heard. The mysterious voice addresses the growing Women's Division. She wouldn't mind seeing it for herself. Feed dies and the show goes to commercial break.
C

Main Event: AJ Styles vs. Jeff Jarrett
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Jarrett in 9:42 by Pinfall with a Styles Clash following interference from BG James. Show ends on Jeff wide-eyed and BG mouthing "Told ya I'd come for you!"
C



Dark Matches

Opener: Sabin & Sydal vs. Triple X
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sabin and Sydal drew with Triple X in 9:51 following a Double Count Out.
D-

Main Event: Shark Boy vs. Super Crazy vs. Joey Matthews
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Super Crazy defeated Shark Boy and Joey Matthews in 12:02 when Super Crazy pinned Matthews after a Crazy Bomb off the top rope.
E+



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Notes:
The Lashley vs Hennigan match was too long given who was involved.
Abyss was visibly tiring towards the end of his match.
Jeff Jarrett improvised well during his segment.

[Spidey]

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PPV Theme: "Price To Play" by Staind


Kash Strike vs. America's Most Wanted (c) In A Clausetrophobic Cage Match

The Juiciest Invitational

Jeff Jarrett (c) vs. AJ Styles (c) in a Championship Versus Championship Match






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It's no ho-ho-holds barred as Kash Strike goes toe-to-mistletoe with America's Most Wanted. A ravenous rookie team is on the champs' list, but can they check it twice?



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Ever since losing to Ron Killings on the debut show, Juventud defended his title each week to prove he's better than Truth. The Cause were a roadblock that kept The Suntan Superman from earning a shot at the X Division Title. Juvy however, is confident Killings is easy pickings now, so he has staged "The Juicy Invitational", an Open Challenge Ladder Match to taunt the down-on-his-luck competitor to come out and face him and perhaps his main squeeze Velvet Sky, who is ring-ready.



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It is a clash of champions as the owner of TNA faces a man that has rallied the fans in a way the company never saw coming. Whether it's jealousy on Jarrett's part or cockiness on Styles's, someone is walking out as the TNA Legends AND World Champion.

[Spidey]

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Last PPV Of The Year
Week 4, December 2003 CO The World Arena (Mid West)
Attendance: 7,424
Live On Pay-Per-View



TNA Turning Point

Opener: Velvet Sky vs. Little Nattie
Crowd Reaction: Non-Existent
In-Ring Action: Solid
Velvet Sky dressed up as a sexy Grinch and Nattie was Cindy Lou Who. Little Nattie defeated Sky in 6:25 by submitting her to The Sharpshooter.
D

Segment: Confrontation
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Cameras quickly caught up to AJ Styles and Jeff Jarrett in an altercation. Jarrett gained the upperhand by decking him in the face with the Legends title. The Owner of TNA then lifted Styles up and executed the Styles Clash! Jarrett yelled about humiliating the young upstart and ending this "feel-good story". Styles can't get up by himself.
C

Kash Strike vs. America's Most Wanted (c) in a Claustrophobic Cage Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
It's a holiday-themed steel cage bout with tinsel adorning the top and wreaths at every corner. There are chairs and kendo sticks inside. The first tag team to escape the cage wins. AMW defeated Kash Strike in 14:18 when James Storm threw garland out for Harris to climb and that's how Harris escaped. Defense #5 of the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
D

Segment: Interview
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
It's a special interview with Raven asking Konnan how he felt about his career this year. K-Dogg admitted it could've been better - they haven't done enough for their fellow outcasts, but they are building momentum and he expects The Cause will dominate 2004. Raven then asked about Curt Hennig, who has been a thorn in their side for a while. Konnan laughed and said the scout leader won't even see 2004 after they beat him in a Triple Threat tonight.
C-

Segment: Hype
Father James Mitchell voiceover reminisced on the beginning of the year and how The New Church could have been the driving force of TNA, but they lacked the discipline to climb that mountaintop and stay there. But Mitchell sees his legacy will not go gently into that good night...Abyss will be like the Krampus of old Christmas folklore, but instead of just having one night of terror, there will be 365. Video of Abyss lumbering under a door frame.
D

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Mickie James
Crowd Reaction: Completely Devoid Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Awful
Cheerleader Melissa defeated Mickie James in 9:26 by Pinfall after using a pom pom as a weapon.
E

Segment: Dancing Cage
Angelina Love is here to keep the 2003 fans happy after seeing women fightin' in regular women clothes.
D+

Segment: Backstage
The Cause are back, but this time they assaulted BG James for interfering with Jarrett's match last week. They threw him into a backlot dumpster and walked away.
D-

Curt Hennig vs. Raven vs. Konnan
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Curt defeated Konnan and Raven in 18:11 when Hennig pinned Raven after a Perfect-Plex.
D+

Segment: Argument
Cheerleader Melissa declared herself the best in the Women's Division tonight after beating Mickie James, and the best should be recognized with a title. Rena Mero told her that's all good but she hasn't proved herself ready yet. Mel replied she had defeated every tart here. Mero smiled and mysteriously answered her with "Not yet".
C+

Segment: The Juicy Invitational
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
X Division Champion Juventud Guerrera was in the ring that already had a ladder propped up and the title dangling above him. For weeks he's been a fighting champion, more than anyone can say for Killings. But it's the holidays and he feels generous - Killings can come on down and accept the Open Challenge, if he thinks he's 100%. Truth came out favoring his leg but told Juvy that he's more than willing to end the year ending The Juice's reign.
D+

Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Juventud Guerrera (c) in a Ladder Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Killings defeated Juventud in 12:28 when The Truth retrieved the title. Ron Killings won the X Division Championship.
C

Segment: Promo
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Curt Hennig, still tired from his Triple Threat, addressed HQ that he is up for a rematch for the TNA Legends title. If AJ walks out carrying that specific belt, then next week iMpact will see the most athletic competition of all time. But if it's still Jeff Jarrett, iMpact will get to watch the bloodiest fight in history.
D+

Segment: Mystery
Konnan is lifeless on the asphalt with a baseball bat nearby. ???
D-

Segment: Video Package
Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles. TNA Legends Champion vs. TNA World. And it's happening right now.
C+

Jeff Jarrett vs. AJ Styles in a Champion Versus Champion, Winner Take All Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Great
Jarrett defeated Styles in 13:02 by Pinfall after The Stroke proceeding a distraction by Rena Mero. Jeff Jarrett won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. Defense #1 of the TNA Legends Title.
C-



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Notes:
Velvet Sky and Little Nattie have Great chemistry, and it showed in their performance.
AJ Styles looked good in the segment he took his own finisher.
Chris Harris took a crazy bump in his match.
James Storm could use something to freshen up his character.
Raven did a masterful job interviewing Konnan.
Konnan clearly enjoyed going off-script.
Father James Mitchell improvised well in his segment.
Curt Hennig did a masterful job of improvising interactions with the crowd.

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TNA X Division Champion

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Ron "The Truth" Killings
D-




TNA World Heavyweight Champion

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Jeff Jarret
B




End of Year Awards are coming up, and I'll give a few of my thoughts about it. I'll also provide my roster and how much they've risen/fallen in the grand scheme of the game.

My profit margin was only up a few thousand this month. This is mainly due to signing a few major people over to TNA. So far, 2 will be on the show after next, and there is one super duper how-the-hell-did-I-sign-them coming soon too. Least I hope. Things do fall apart easily in this game.

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Ep. 04
Week 4, December 2003 IL Sullivan Athletic Center (Mid West)
Attendance: 2,808
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Opener: Sabin & Sydal vs. The Badstreet Boyz
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Badstreet defeated the pair in 8:45 when Christian York pinned Matt Sydal after a Southern Cross Bomb after Cheerleader Melissa interfered.
D

Main Event: Ace Steel vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Jerry Lynn vs. John Hennigan vs. Kid Kash vs. Matt Striker vs. Samoa Joe vs. Sonny Siaki vs. Shark Boy vs. Super Crazy in a 10 Man Battle Royal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Jerry Lynn won a battle royal in 13:35. The other members of the "final four" were Samoa Joe, Bobby Lashley, and Matt Striker, with Samoa Joe being the final elimination. Samoa Joe had the most eliminations - Shark Boy, John Hennigan, Sonny Siaki, and Matt Striker.
D-


TNA iMpact

Opening: Backstage
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Cameras catch up to a warzone! AJ Styles, Curt Hennig, and BG James lead the assault on Cause members Jeff Jarrett, Raven, and Konnan - the latter sporting a heavily bandaged head from the mystery attacker at Turning Point. Konnan: "I know it was you Curt!". The fight spills out to the stands. Security tried to separate the six, but Styles got a lick in on Jarrett's face right before, Jeff with a nasty welt over his eye.
D+

Segment: Hype
Cheerleader Melissa doesn't care who it is that's coming to elevate the Women's Division. She's beaten everybody there is to beat, and the days of shaking her ass in a cage are over. This is met with jeers from the guys at ringside.
C

Triple X vs. America's Most Wanted
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Non-title. AMW defeated XXX in 8:58 when James Storm pinned Elix Skipper with a rollup.
D-

Segment: Authority
Percy Pringle was in Rena Mero's office asking for his client to get a rematch against Jarrett. Rena told him that AJ has already taken matters into his own hands by putting his own on the TNA World Champion. Final Resolution is booked, but next week AJ may get more than he bargained for with a few new faces Rena has signed...
D+

Segment: Backstage Promo
Father James Mitchell recites The Night Before Christmas, but instead of there being a Santa, there is an Abyss ready to sneak in the children's houses and snatch their little asses from bed. And to all a good night.
D

Abyss vs. Ron Killings
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Non-title. Abyss defeated Truth in 8:01 by pinning him with a Black Hole Slam after Juvy came to ringside for the distraction.
D-

Segment: Contest
Velvet Sky, Angelina Love, and Mickie James are here for a North Pole bikini contest. Love is in a peppermint ensemble, Mickie in a tasteful reindeer gettup, and Velvet Sky, the winner, disrobed to reveal a saucy Star of Bethlehem number.
C

Main Event: AJ Styles, Curt Hennig, and BG James vs. The Cause
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
James, Styles, and Hennig defeated The Cause in 18:59 when Jeff Jarrett disqualified himself, using his guitar while fighting BG James.
D+



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Notes:
AJ Styles looked good in the opening segment.
Elix Skipper seemed off his game tonight.
James Storm seemed off his game as well.
Angelina Love was very underwhelming in the bikini contest.
Konnan, too, seemed off his game this evening.



They all wanted to get home to see their families I suppose.

[Spidey]

Roster (Top 500)
[First # = 2002, Second = 2003]

V Abyss - #299 - Unlisted
V Ace Steel - #156 - #179
^ AJ Styles - #126 - #37
^ Amazing Red - #291 - #234
V Angelina Love - #460 - Unlisted
^ BG James - #125 - #119
^ Bobby Lashley - Unlisted - #305
V Cheerleader Melissa - #144 - #284
^ Chris Harris - #268 - #87
V Chris Sabin - #265 - Unlisted
^ Christian York - #194 - #174
V Curt Hennig - #21 - #64
^ Elix Skipper - #252 - #153
^ James Storm - #211 - #88
V Jeff Jarrett - #17 - #29
V Jerry Lynn - #53 - #93
V Joel Maximo - #421 - Unlisted
^ Joey Matthews - #222 - #94
- John Hennigan - Unlisted - Unlisted
^ Jose Maximo - #418 - #200
^ Juventud Guerrera - #79 - #32
^ Kid Kash - #102 - #90
V Konnan -#38 - #62
V Little Nattie - #207 - Unlisted
^ Low Ki - #141 - #53
^ Matt Striker - #210 - #166
^ Matt Sydal - #344 - #42
V Mickie James - #297 - Unlisted
V Raven - #23 - #27
V Rena Mero - #146 - Unlisted
V Ron Killings - #63 - #83
^ Samoa Joe - #178 - #111
V Shark Boy - #143 - #149
^ Sonny Siaki - #204 - #176
^ Super Crazy - #94 - #33
- Velvet Sky - Unlisted - Unlisted

Top 10 Of 2003:

1. Undertaker (#2 in 2002)
2. Shawn Michaels (#1)
3. Chris Jericho (#4)
4. Triple H (#5)
5. Kurt Angle (#9)
6. Chris Benoit (#7)
7. Scott Steiner (#31)
8. Ric Flair (#16)
9. Booker T (#10)
10. Edge (#11)


EOY Awards

Wrestler Of The Year: Undertaker [WWE]

Tag Team Of The Year: Kane & RVD [WWE]

Young Wrestler Of The Year: Alex Shane [FWA/ASW/NWA-UK]

Veteran Wrestler Of The Year: Ric Flair [WWE]

Female Wrestler Of The Year: Victoria [WWE]

Independent Wrestler Of The Year: Road Warrior Hawk

Company Of The Year: WWE

Most Improved Company Of The Year: CHIKARA

At D Momentum, E+ Prestige, and the only region they're in is Tri-State at F+, I do think this was a snub. They were close to closing their doors when Victory Road came around. Meanwhile TNA is now at A* Momentum, D Prestige, and D/D- nationwide. Sometimes this game isn't fair.

Match Of The Year: Shawn Michaels def. Scott Steiner on WWE Smackdown (A)

Card Of The Year: WWE Something To Prove (B+)

Manager Of The Year: Paul Heyman [WWE]

Announcer Of The Year: Jim Ross [WWE]

Color Commentator Of The Year: Jim Cornette [OVW]

Referee Of The Year: Mike Chioda [WWE]



Spring Cleaning:

John Hennigan
Joel Maximo
Jose Maximo
Amazing Red



Title History 2003

NWA-TNA World:
Game: (NWA Title Not Recognized) Jeff Jarrett - Raven - AJ Styles - Jeff Jarrett
Reality: (Recognized) Jeff Jarrett - AJ Styles - Jeff Jarrett

X Division:
Game: Sonny Siaki - AJ Styles - Juventud Guerrera - Ron Killings
Reality: Sonny Siaki - Kid Kash - Amazing Red - Chris Sabin - Michael Shane

TNA World Tag Team:
Game: (NWA Titles Not Recognized, But Used) Disciples Of The New Church - America's Most Wanted - The Badstreet Boyz - America's Most Wanted
Reality: (Recognized) Disciples Of The New Church - America's Most Wanted - Triple X - VACATED - Triple X - Jerry Lynn & Amazing Red - Triple X - America's Most Wanted - Simon Diamond & Jerry Swinger - 3Live Kru (Konnan, BG James, and Killings under The Freebird Rule)

TNA Legends
Game: Curt Hennig - Jeff Jarrett - VACATED
Reality: N/A

TNA King Of The Road
Game: AJ Styles
Reality: N/A

TNA Lord Of The Lockdown
Game: Ron Killings
Reality: N/A

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Ep. 05
Week 1, January 2004 CT TD Bank Sports Center (Tri-State)
Attendance: 2,891
Taped For Television




TNA iMpact

Opening: Authority
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Rena Mero and Dual-Champion Jeff Jarrett were all smiles as they came to the ring. Jarrett said it was a long journey for him last year but he ended 2003 the same way as he began it - as the TNA World Champion. He even got the new Legends title out of it, but he's been thinking a few things over about that. It's not fair to have to book himself in several matches a night just to please a few slobs that buy a ticket. Instead, he reached out to an old friend and asked them to sign with TNA. He would then get the opportunity to wrestle for that title. In fact, his friend was just behind the curtain...
C-

Segment: Authority, Continued
Crowd Reaction: Lifted



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And it's Scott Hall! The WCW/WWE veteran strolled out with a toothpick hanging from his mouth and shook hands with Mero and Jarrett. He took the mic from Mero and stated that he's the biggest unsigned legend in the world, but now he is TNA. Jarrett agreed and told the arena that this moment will live on in history as the day Jeff Jarrett vacated the TNA Legends Championship and gained the most controversial figure in pro wrestling. They hugged it out.
C-

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Little Nattie
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Decent
Cheerleader Melissa defeated Little Nattie in 6:32 by grabbing a fist full of rope.
E+

Segment: Video
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Melissa wasn't satisfied, kicking Nattie Neidhart while she was down and demanding better competition. For weeks she was promised a challenge, and so far it's been nothing but hype. She's waited long enough, now show her what this place has to offer. The tron flashed, emitting static. It answered back with SHE IS HERE. Feed cuts to a woman standing with her back facing the camera. Her long red hair giving her away. Punk rock music started playing as she peered over her shoulder. It's former WWE Women's Champion Lita! She smirked and turned back away. Text on the screen: SEE YOU SOON played before the tron went black. Cheerleader Melissa stood dumbfounded.
C

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ron Killings (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Truth defeated Juice in 8:42 by Disqualification when Juvy put his hands on the referee. Defense #1 of the X Division Championship
D

Segment: Authority
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Rena Mero sat in her office going through papers and speaking directly to the audience. If the crowd thought Scott Hall and Miss Amy Dumas were big steals, they haven't seen anything yet. But that's all for next week. Tonight she's booked Curt Hennig up against AJ Styles for the first time ever. She wants to see where the fans' loyalties lie between the two. She grinned.
C

Segment: Backstage
Konnan, still wearing the bandage on his head, is on the phone with someone as he talks about jumping Curt Hennig. He doesn't like what is being said on the other line, and argues that if it wasn't Hennig than who? From a corner a masked someone watches on.
D

Main Event: Curt Hennig vs. AJ Styles
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles drew with Curt Hennig in 18:16 following a Double Count Out. Jeff Jarrett stood on the ramp during half of the contest, not interfering but observing.
C



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Notes:
Jeff Jarrett struggled while going off-script.
Scott Hall debuted his Bad Ass gimmick. It got a B+.
Rena Mero improvised well while booking Styles vs. Hennig.

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Ep. 06
Week 2, January 2004 FL Edwards Hall (South East)
Attendance: 4,994
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Opener: Kid Kash vs. Chris Sabin
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Kid Kash defeated Chris Sabin in 10:57 by pinfall with a Dead Level.
D

Abyss vs. Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Super Crazy in 9:15 by pinfall after a Black Hole Slam.
D+

Low Ki vs. Matt Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Low Ki defeated Sydal in 6:04 via submission with a Dragon Clutch.
D+

Main Event: Bobby Lashley & Samoa Joe vs. Sonny Siaki & Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Bobby Lashley and Samoa Joe defeated Siaki and Striker in 9:54 when Joe pinned Striker with a fast rollup.
E+


TNA iMpact

Opening: Confrontation
BG James opened up the show demanding to face the company's owner and World champion, Jeff Jarrett. They've had a lot of beef lately and it would please him to death if he laid Jarrett out there in Florida. Jarrett appeared on the ramp with the title around his waist and a guitar in hand, telling him sure he'll beat James one more time but he's afraid the fans will grow complacent seeing Jeff win all the time. BG replied that it won't be like other matches - he wants a Street Fight.
C-

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero was with Scott Hall in her office, with him officially signing a contract with TNA. She told him that her and Jarrett were people of their word, and that next week he will get a TNA Legends title match with Curt Hennig. He gave her a smug grin and stated that he must be the biggest name "You're definitely ONE of the biggest." At first he faltered but answered back "You must also be talkin' about Amy Dumas." She smiled and said nothing else.
C-

Curt Hennig vs. Juventud Guerrera
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Hennig defeated Juice in 9:16 by pinfall with a Perfect-Plex following a distraction from Ron Killings.
D-

Segment: Cage Dancing
Mickie James puts a smile on the face of men and women alike.
C+

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero reminded everyone that she stole Amy Dumas from the other competition, but it's a small drop in the pond to what she was capable of recently...
D+

The Badstreet Boyz vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Non-title. Badstreet Boyz def. AMW when Christian York pinned Chris Harris, using the ropes.
D

Segment: Backstage
Konnan and Raven beat up AJ Styles, relishing in how they were still The Cause even when they're not scheduled to compete.
C-

Main Event: BG James vs. Jeff Jarrett in a Street Fight
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
BG James defeated Jarrett in 10:21 by pinfall after using Jarrett's guitar, a Pump Handle Slam, and following interference by ???
D

Segment: (Mid?) Post-Match



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Jeff Jarrett froze in place. Everybody in the arena jumped to their feet and screamed. Goldberg came out with percussionary fireworks. The distraction provided BG James ample time to secure a victory over the World champion. As the bell rang, Goldberg stepped into the ring; the crowd louder than they had ever been chanting his name. Jarrett crawled to his knees and stared up at the icon. He was visibly shaking. Goldberg touched Jarrett's forehead with one finger before turning around and heading back to the curtains. The TNA World Champion was beside himself.
B-



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Notes:
Chris Sabin was used too much/the Dark Match Opener went on too long given who was involved.
Scott Hall improvised well without a script.
Rena Mero struggled with Hall.
Rena Mero enjoyed the freedom of going off-script when talking about Amy Dumas.
AJ Styles came across well.
??? debuted his Animal gimmick. It got an A*.




Incident!


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Fined. He promises he'll act right, but he has done this more than once He's a fairly important part of my game right now, so if this happens again I'm either giving him a Last Chance or Suspending him.

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Ep. 07
Week 3, January 2004 LA Avron B. Fogelman Arena (South East)
Attendance: 3,600
Taped For Television




Dark Matches

Ace Steel vs. Samoa Joe
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Samoa Joe defeated Steel in 5:52 by submission with the Coquina Clutch.
E+

Jerry Lynn vs. Abyss
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Jerry Lynn defeated Abyss in 8:01 by disqualification when Abyss wouldn't let up on pummeling Lynn.
D-

Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky
Crowd Reaction: Completely Devoid of Heat
In-Ring Action: Awful
Mickie James defeated Velvet Sky in 6:29 with a pinfall after a Mick Kick.
E-

Sabin & Sydal vs. Kash Strike vs. The Badstreet Boyz
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Badstreet defeated Sabin & Sydal and Kash Strike in 9:36 when Joey Matthews defeated Chris Sabin by pinfall with a Virginia Neck Tie.
D


TNA iMpact

Opener: Promo
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Jarrett was in the ring with the cold opening. He was plain sick of rumors that he's afraid of Goldberg. In fact, he has asked him to come out and face him. Goldberg's music hit, and ...it's a little person impersonating him. Jeff took his time sizing the faux adversary and got face-to-face with him by getting on his knees. He told him directly that he's bigger than Goldberg. Regardless of what the fans think, the wrestling icon isn't facing him at Final Resolution. To make sure he doesn't even interfere, he has made his match with AJ Styles, "another midget", a Six Sides Of Steel Match. Only way to win is to be the first to escape. Jarrett continues taunting the mini-Berg when AJ Styles slid in and floored him. Security was quick to act, pulling the young star off of the owner of TNA.
C

Triple X vs. BG James & ???
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
BG James was back again with a mystery tag team partner aaand it's Kip James! The former Billy Gunn was in rare form, pinning Elix Skipper after The Fame-Asser. The New Age Outlaws are now in TNA as The James Gang!
D

Segment: Backstage Promo
Scott Hall was having a beer inches away from the soundboard, bringing up how the vacated TNA Legends Championship was up for grabs tonight and he planned to make that name mean something. Curt Hennig had always been the supporting cast wherever he went, whereas Scott Hall was important in bringing about the biggest moments in pro wrestling. He doesn't hold a candle to him, so after he finishes his drink, he's going to gear up and knock him on his less than perfect ass.
C-

James Storm vs. Raven
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Raven defeated Storm in 8:21 by pinfall, illegally using the ropes for leverage.
D+

Segment: Catfight
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Amy Dumas was talking to Mickie James but Cheerleader Melissa charged in and it's a catfiiiight! Shirts are freely ripped open. Oils somehow found themselves on their skin. Cameramen tripped over themselves getting the shots. OOooeee. TNA.
C+

Ultimo Dragon vs. Juventud Guerrera
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The debuting Ultimo Dragon drew with Juventud Guerrera in 8:37 following a Double Count Out.
D

Segment: Interview
Todd Pettengill interviewed Percy Pringle about AJ Styles. Pringle reminded him that Jarrett didn't beat Styles honorably. That no matter what weird groups Jeff finds himself in, or what enemies he makes along the way, he can't defeat the future for long. Pringle sincerely thinks Styles will be the biggest star in TNA one day. Only a matter of time. Maybe it will happen inside the cage.
D+

Segment: Backstage
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Goldberg has arrived! He walked down the hallway...but Konnan attacked him with a bat. Konnan shouts about how he knows it was Goldberg who attacked him. Raven is there coaxing Konnan to strike him in the head. Goldberg pried the bat from K-Dogg's hands and threw it at Raven, hitting him. The Cause ran away with Goldberg still rocked from being jumped.
C

Main Event: Scott Hall vs. Curt Hennig for the TNA Legends Championship
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Decent
Curt Hennig defeated Scott Hall via disqualification when Hall struck him with the belt in front of the referee in 9:46.
E+


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Notes:
Velvet Sky seemed off her game tonight.
Jeff Jarrett clearly enjoyed having the freedom to go off-script and performed well.
The performance of Styles was good.
Kip James debuted his Blue Collar gimmick. It got an A.
Amy Dumas debuted her Thrill Seeker gimmick. It got an A.
Amy Dumas came across well.
Ultimo Dragon debuted his Rebel gimmick. It got a B+.
Percy Pringle did a masterful job improvising interactions from the crowd.
Percy Pringle has a dreadfully stale character, a change is needed.
Todd Pettengill was very poor improvising dialogue.
The performance of Goldberg was good.
Konnan did poorly in his segment.
Scott Hall was visibly tiring toward the end.

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AJ Styles vs. Jeff Jarrett (c) in a Six Sides Of Steel Cage Match

Curt Hennig vs. Scott Hall for the vacated TNA Legends Championship

Goldberg vs. Konnan






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AJ Styles was robbed of the TNA World Championship in his first defense as well as the opportunity to carry the TNA Legends title. Now he gets his rematch against The Owner of TNA Jeff Jarrett who last episode decided to make it a Steel Cage Match to deter the looming presence of Goldberg from interfering. Is Jarrett playing the smart game, or has he unknowingly trapped himself in a literal box with The Phenomenal Styles?



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Speaking of, the biggest acquisition in TNA history is set to battle Konnan in his debut match. K-Dogg first thought it was Hennig that jumped him a month ago, but now he has reason to believe it was Goldberg. Will he finally know the truth behind his assault? Is Goldberg suffering from ring rust after being gone for the past couple of years? A match-up with more intrigue than The Da Vinci Code, a book that came out the previous year. I can feel myself aging.



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Ron Killings had quite the year in 2003 - starring in a well-received B movie, winning the first Lord of the Lockdown event, and has recently become the X Division Champion. Previous champ Juvy isn't ready to call it quits against The Suntan Superman just yet though, and with the mysterious Ultimo Dragon ready to make waves, this Triple Threat could be the sleeper hit of the month.



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Rumors of a Knockouts Championship are in full swing, and Cheerleader Melissa is the first to stake her claim - beating out notable contenders like Mickie James and Little Nattie in her wake. But the fair-weathered Rena Mero isn't quite ready to hand over the gold to her, instead signing on one of the greatest wrestling acts in the history of the women's division...Amy Dumas! They've sunk claw into one another, even tearing a few clothes along the way, and now the question will be answered: Is the bratty Cheerleader Melissa, former valet of The Badstreet Boyz, ready to be the Queen B?



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In one corner, the locker room leader who has done right by the company despite being treated unfairly on multiple occasions. In the other, a rebel known for being hard to work with getting a title opportunity the moment he steps into Total Nonstop Action. Curt Hennig fights to regain the title that meant nothing to The Owner as Scott Hall fights to own the moniker of Legend. A true clash of industry titans.



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America's Most Wanted have had their share of Badstreet for the bulk of last year, trading wins and the titles in a heated rivalry for team supremacy. But now the four must contend with the most beloved tag team of the past decade...BG James and Kip are back together as the newly dubbed "James Gang". Do they still have enough left in the tank to beat out the young and hungry wolves of the division?


All this and much, much, more!

[Yaz]

I love your PPV hype posts. It actually makes me excited.

Also it was sad that Hall can't even go ten minutes. Slap them F's in the chat for Razor.

[Spidey]

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First PPV Of The Year
Week 1, January 2004 AR Convocation Center (South East)
Attendance: 10,000 SOLD OUT
Live On Pay-Per-View



Pre-Show

Kid Kash vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Lynn defeated Kash in 7:57 by pinfall with a Cradle Driver.
D+

Low Ki vs. Matt Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Low Ki defeated Sydal in 6:54 by submission with the Dragon Clutch.
C-

Segment: Undisclosed Location
Shark Boy is making balloon animals for the local library, not bothering a soul.
E

Super Crazy vs. Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Super Crazy defeated Striker in 12:14 by pinfall with a Crazy Bomb.
D



TNA Final Resolution

Opener: Cheerleader Melissa vs. Amy Dumas
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Cheerleader Melissa defeated Amy Dumas in 7:08 by pinfall after working on Dumas's neck, exploiting an old injury.
D+

Segment: Interview w/Manager
Todd Pettengill stood by with Father James Mitchell and Abyss. Mitchell doesn't think there's a man in the company who could face his monster in a match with no rules. They will be in the ring later to see who is willing to bleed tonight.
D+

Segment: Confrontation
Backstage, Konnan cornered Goldberg. He told the new talent that he isn't scared of him like some in The Cause are. Tonight he will rectify the offense done to him. Goldberg told him point blank that he wouldn't jump anyone - least of all with a bat. Just look at him. He's not the type. K-Dogg isn't phased, and said he's going to beat Goldberg and do it for "his people". Goldberg replied he can try. Neither come to blows.
C

Abyss vs. ??? - Hardcore Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
And that person to face the monster is Raven. Raven defeated Abyss in 8:39 by pinfall after a second Raven Effect. Abyss kicked out of the first, being the only man in TNA to have done so thus far. This match featured a table (Raven fell through), rubber band-wrapped fluorescent light tubes (used on Abyss), a steel chair (used on Abyss), and a coffee mug Mike Tenay was drinking from (used on Raven).
C-

Segment: Promo
Jeff Jarrett sat in a skybox with a mic in his hand. He reminded the crowd that Styles is a young up and comer, and has plenty of promise, but he's just a flavor of the month right now while Jarrett is the foundation on which TNA stands. He droned on about the cage not being there because he's scared of Goldberg, but to prove the naysayers wrong that he needs help beating AJ. Jarrett is still that chosen one from years passed, and it's high time the crowd respected everything he's done for them. He went out of his way to bring real talent to TNA like Goldberg, and he'll be damned if he isn't thanked for it. Jarrett threw the mic down and it landed square in the ring with a heavy, ear-shattering feedback thud. He clutched the TNA World Championship and told cameramen to get out of his face.
C+

Segment: Video Package
Ultimo Dragon featured in a three minute package. A superstar that has fought all over the globe is now taking his death-defying skill to the X Division. Hype for the Triple Threat.
D-

Samoa Joe vs. Steve Williams
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
"Dr. Death" Steve Williams was poached from MLW where he was their World Champion. Samoa Joe defeated Williams in 7:25 by submission with the Coquina Clutch.
E+

Segment: Flirting
Velvet Sky flirted with Juvy, telling him that if he wins the upcoming match, she'll do that thing he likes. Juvy: Will you do it in my old mask?
D+

Segment: Promo
Ron Killings hyped himself up in gorilla position, telling the folks at home that he's had a hell of a year in 2003. 2004 gonna get wilder.
C-

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Ron Killings defeated Dragon and Juice in 10:06 when he pinned Juvy after a Consequences Cutter. This is defense #2 of his X Division title.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Rena Mero! The GM of iMpact decided to surprise the young men (and maybe a few women) with a bit of a PG-13 striptease. In two years she'll have married a guy that spends as much time getting checked for doping in UFC as he did in a WWE ring.
C+

Segment: Interview
Scott Hall is interviewed by Percy Pringle, who is talking out of the wrong end of his mic. Hall went along with it, telling the cameras that yes, even without the Legends Championship he is the biggest icon in the industry. He was part of the biggest revolution in pro wrestling history. He had all-time classics in places he's not allowed to say on TV. Hall has earned this opportunity just by signing. Curt Hennig is more of a fossil than a future HOFer at this point. Hall called him a relic, a monument to a time fans have already forgotten about. Hall is still in, and will take that gold and hold it above every challenger's head when all is said and done. With a sort of maddening fury, he took the microphone from Pringle's hand (the stick still face up), and told the camera that he can't be denied what's his now. TNA is his gun to fire, and his finger is on the trigger - the muzzle is against Hennig's skull. Bang.
D+

Scott Hall vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring: Decent
Curt Hennig...defeated Scott Hall in 8:24 by pinfall with a roll up. Hennig wins the TNA Legends Championship title.
D-

Segment: Product Shilling
Little Nattie and Angelina Love were there to tell you the healing powers of TNA. Nattie is dressed like a sexy angel and Angelina is an imp. I don't think anyone is looking at the DVDs and tees on sale.
C-

The Badstreet Boyz vs. The James Gang vs. America's Most Wanted (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The James Gang defeated Badstreet and AMW in 12:59, Kip James pinned Christian York after a Fame Asser. AMW were furious. James Gang are now the TNA World Tag Team Champions.
D+

Segment: Joining
James Gang stumbled through the curtains. Mickie James is there and asked if she could be a part of the group because "it only makes sense, James and all". BG wasn't too sure, but Kip was ecstatic, riding a clear wave of emotion. BG gave in and asked her to accompany them to the ring next week. She was all grins as she hugged them and celebrated with the new tag team champs.
C-

Konnan vs. Goldberg
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Goldberg defeated Konnan in 7:09 by pinfall with The Jackhammer.
D

Segment: Post-Match
Raven ran to the ring to check on his friend. K-Dogg pushed him off, clearly upset with everything. Raven coaxed him back to his feet, assuring him it'll be okay. Then he planted Konnan with a Raven Effect. The hardcore superstar smiled, searched underneath the ring, and found a baseball bat. He chucked it at Konnan and told him audibly "Do the math!".
D+

Segment: Video
Clips of AJ Styles winning the inaugural King of The Road Battle Royal; his championship win against Raven at Bound For Glory moments later. Clips of Jarrett defending up until Raven, and then his win against Styles where he regained the title. The video cut to the last few episode of iMpact, hyping up the two men as they use their finishers on each other, even stealing them outright. Something's gotta give. TNA Final Resolution.
C+

AJ Styles vs. Jeff Jarrett (c) in a Six Sides of Steel Cage Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Jeff Jarrett defeated AJ Styles in the Cage Match in 18:22 when Jarrett escaped the cage. Both men were atop the cage, hanging by a thread as Styles attempted Jarrett's Figure-Four Leglock. Jarrett slipped out, falling out of the structure. As if by design, Security quickly flooded the arena to help The Owner up and to keep anyone from getting to him. Fans threw trash at him. Defense #1 of Jarrett's TNA World Championship.
C-



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Notes:
Kid Kash was really off his game tonight.
Abyss and Raven have Great chemistry, and it showed in their performances.
Jeff Jarrett worked the crowd well in his segment.
Steve Williams has debuted his Legitimate Athlete gimmick. It got a B+.
Scott Hall did superb work not following the script, he had the crowd in the palm of his hand.
Percy Pringle has now switched to a Lunatic gimmick. It got an A.
Percy Pringle improvised well during his segment as an interviewer.
BG James struggled when going off-script.
Konnan's face turn has been building for the last 22 times he has been featured. It was a complete success.
Jeff Jarrett took a crazy bump.

[Spidey]

TNA World Tag Team Champions

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The James Gang (BG & Kip James)
D+




TNA Legends Champion

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Curt Hennig
B-




Brand Prestige: D

Brand Momentum: A

Size: Regional (Need 2 Regions in America to have D+ in Importance to move up to Cult status)



Importance:

Great Lakes: D-
Mid Atlantic: E+
Mid South: D
Mid West: D-
New England: D-
North West: D-
South East: D+
South West: E+
Tri State: D-
Puerto Rico: E-
Hawaii: E

The Maritimes: F
Quebec: F-
Ontario: F+
The Prairies: F+
British Columbia: F+

Central England: F-
Northern England: F-
Scotland: F-
Southern England: F-
Ireland: F-

Northern Mexico: F-
South Eastern Mexico: F-
West Central Mexico: F-

Tohoku: F-
Kanto: F-
Chubu: F-
Kinki: F-
Chugoku: F-
Shikoku: F-
Kyushu: F-
Hokkaido: F-

Central Europe: F-
Scandinavia: F-
Mediterranean: F-
Eastern Europe: F-

Western Australia: F-
Central Australia: F-
Eastern Australia: F-
New Zealand: F-




Popularity:

Great Lakes: D
Mid Atlantic: D-
Mid South: D
Mid West: D
New England: D
North West: D
South East: D+
South West: D-
Tri State: D-
Puerto Rico: E
Hawaii: D-

The Maritimes: F+
Quebec: F-
Ontario: F+
The Prairies: F+
British Columbia: F+

Central England: F-
Northern England: F-
Scotland: F-
Southern England: F-
Ireland: F-

Northern Mexico: F-
South Eastern Mexico: F-
West Central Mexico: F-

Tohoku: F-
Kanto: F-
Chubu: F-
Kinki: F-
Chugoku: F-
Shikoku: F-
Kyushu: F-
Hokkaido: F-

Central Europe: F-
Scandinavia: F-
Mediterranean: F-
Eastern Europe: F-

Western Australia: F-
Central Australia: F-
Eastern Australia: F-
New Zealand: F-


TV/PPV Deals


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Ep. 08
Week 4, January 2004 AR K.L. Johnson Complex (Mid South)
Attendance: 4,217
Taped For Television




Dark Matches

Opener: Shark Boy vs. Steve Williams
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Steve Williams defeated Shark Boy via TKO in 6:12.
E+


Ace Steel vs. Bobby Lashley
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Steel defeated Lashley in 6:08 by pinfall following a Spinal Shock.
E

Kash Strike vs. Sabin & Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Kash Strike defeated Sabin & Sydal in 9:23 when Kid Kash pinned Sydal after using a roll of quarters the ref didn't see.
D

Abyss vs. Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Super Crazy soundlessly in 6:54 by choking him out for the submission.
E+

Velvet Sky vs. Little Nattie
Crowd Reaction: Nonexistent Crowd Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sky defeated Nattie in a more eye-candy based match in 5:49 while using the ropes for leverage.
D-



TNA iMpact

Cold Open: Arrival
Jeff Jarrett quietly walked past fans waiting in line, trying to get into the stadium. With the World title over a shoulder, he shuffles past them. There are signs out saying "Jarrett Fears The Spear" and "Goldberg Is Gonna Kill You". He looks at them and soberly walks away.
C-

Samoa Joe vs. Juventud Guerrera
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Joe defeated Juvy in 8:06 by pinfall with an out-of-the-blue roll up. Juice argued with the referee afterwards.
D-

Segment: Cage Dancing
It's Cheerleader Melissa ready to put on a show for the folks that are too young to rent porn (Renting porn was a thing in 2004, wasn't it?). Melissa dressed up like Amy Dumas, complete with red wig, visible thong, etc.
C

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero was in her office, lamenting the fact that she hasn't jumped in the ring herself yet. Raven comes in and is feeling lucky. He wants Hennig in the Main Event for the Legends title. Rena appreciated his enthusiasm, but she has another man waiting for the title opportunity. Raven told her it shouldn't be Scott Hall. Rena said to lay off the in-fighting, it was bad enough they had to cut Konnan from the pack. The hardcore icon requested a championship match again. Mero smiled and told him if he beats Hennig, she will give him an opportunity "unlike any other". She books Raven vs. Curt Hennig. He smirked and walked out.
C-

AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn vs. The Badstreet Boyz
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Styles & Lynn defeated Badstreet when Christian York shoved the referee into Styles for the DQ in 10:07.
D+

Segment: Worker Appears Next Show
The World Champion got in the ring. Fans chanted for Goldberg. Jeff took his time letting the crowd down. Goldberg will not be there tonight. He will be there next week. He enjoyed their reaction before dropping the microphone and heading back without another word.
C+

Segment: Tag Team Interview
Percy Pringle III sat down with The James Gang, who has Mickie James with them now. He asked about their recent Tag Team title win. BG responded that it's been an exhausting last year for him, but he's already starting 2004 the right way with his longtime friend Kip coming to TNA and them securing gold. Pringle then asked about Mickie, who was very enthusiastic about being part of the Gang. Kip mentioned how they're going to take the division to new heights. They put on cowboy hats and even gave Percy one.
C-

Low Ki vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Low Ki defeated Dragon in 9:47 by submission with a Dragon Sleeper, blatantly cheating by pushing ropes away with the back of his boot.
D-

Segment: Promo
Ron Killings made an appearance backstage with the X Division Championship in tow. He's been keeping an eye on potential challengers this week - Samoa Joe and Low Ki being mentioned. There was a rumor going around that he won't be able to make Against All Odds due to his movie sequel commitment. Killings was confident he could defend the title with a clear head and then break the box office shortly after.
C

Main Event: Raven vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Non-title. Rena Mero was at ringside. Raven defeated Hennig in 12:15 after a pinfall with The Raven Effect after Mero distracted Curt.
D

Segment: Post-Match
Konnan ran in and beat the victor down. He scared Rena away and put Raven through the announce table to close the show, saying "Now this is My cause."
D



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Notes:
Jarrett struggled while going off-script.
BG James improvised while in his segment.
Kip James clearly enjoyed the freedom to go off script, and it showed.
Killings did a masterful job improvising his promo.
Rena Mero did good work being at ringside.
The Warlord Storyline has concluded.

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I gave him a Last Chance. Sorta worried about his negative influence in the Locker Room. Ironic he no showed for TNA.



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It's like art imitates life in TNA. I Fined him. He doesn't have a negative influence like Hall does, and he's a Road Agent so he doesn't get screentime. Still, this may be a problem down the road. Starting to worry about Joey Matthews too.



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I don't wanna take TNA down an aging path, but Macho Man is a steal no matter if he can go or not. I am in contract negotiations with him.



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Well that's just jabroni talk is what that is.

[Spidey]

I released Steve Williams from his contract. Dude had decent stats but his age was a significant factor to his overall work. Thought I could give a few a rub from him but the matches just aren't good enough to improve their popularity. Next episode is his last match with TNA.

January: $28,106 PROFIT

[Spidey]

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Ep. 09
Week 1, February 2004 MA Curry Hicks Cage (New England)
Attendance: 3,674
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Opener: Matt Striker vs. Matt Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much in The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Sydal defeated Striker in 8:16 by pinfall following a Shooting Star Press.
D-

Juventud Guerrera vs. Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Juvy defeated Crazy in 8:27 by pinfall with The Juvy Driver.
D

Steve Williams vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Steel defeated Dr. Death in 10:57 by pinfall with a Spinal Shock.
E

Samoa Joe vs. Kid Kash
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Short
Samoa Joe defeated Kash in 5:04 by submission with the Coquina Clutch. Kash was unresponsive to the referee.
E+


TNA iMpact

Opening: Authority
Cameras panned on a standing Rena Mero, who leaned against her office table. She addressed the iMpact faithful about a few changes happening behind-the-scenes. For starters, the Knockouts Championship is being implemented as soon as Against All Odds, the next pay per view. She hasn't decided on who will be in the running for it, but felt Amy Dumas has done nothing to deserve contendership. Met with boos from the live audience, she continued. After some discussion last week, Rena felt it was only fair to give a special friend of hers some new responsibilities on Impact. The cameras moved over to reveal Hall near the doorway. Scott Hall grinned, and told the fans he would help run things for a while.
C-

Segment: Authority, Continued
As the newly appointed Authority Figure, Scott Hall made it clear Goldberg would be competing tonight. Against Jarrett and Raven. He waited a few moments to finish, telling the crowd he wasn't a bad guy. It would be a tag team match, and the man that would be in Goldberg's corner? Konnan, the man he recently beat at Final Resolution. The same man that thought he was responsible for jumping him weeks before. With enemies in every corner, Hall expected bloodshed.
C-

Ultimo Dragon vs. Low Ki
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action Solid
Ultimo Dragon defeated Low Ki in 12:58 by pinfall after the Asai DDT.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Angelina Love scantily clad in hearts that I swear were made of construction paper. Her routine was cut short by-
D+

Segment: Catfight
Amy Dumas took offense to Melissa's own dancing last week (Melissa impersonated Dumas), hunting her down and throwing her against stage equipment. It's a brawl as the cheerleader clawed back, ripping Amy's shirt, revealing a bra that, honestly, is the same exact size of her shirt but the crowd went wild anyways. Angelina Love barely made it out of the cage before Dumas slammed Melissa into its bars. She left a massive dent on its side.
C+

America's Most Wanted vs. AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Terrible
AMW defeated Styles & Lynn in 8:27 when James Storm defeated Lynn by pinfall. Later there was a scuffle about how Jerry's foot was underneath the rope. The teams argue.
E+

Segment: Tag Team Interview
Todd Pettengill with Raven and Jarrett, who were giddy to see Hall call the shots.For a month The World Champion has heard the buzz from the live audience on how Jeff feared Goldberg's spear, that him losing was "a foregone conclusion". Jarrett didn't break AJ's spirit just to lose to some flash in the pan like Goldberg. Raven also didn't kick Konnan out of their pack just for him to lose and have company egg on his face. The hardcore icon knew what he was doing the moment his bat found K-Dogg's skull. Revolution? Corporate revolution is the new lifeblood of TNA. The Cause will meet whatever overrated opposition that comes their way.
C-

Segment: Call Out
TNA Legends Champion Curt Hennig got in the ring and made quick work on his reason - Scott Hall. He called him out, saying how now that Hall has the keys to the kingdom, he wondered who would be his next opponent for Against All Odds. Curt was curious to see what the growing collective in the back had for him though, so tonight he would put the title on the line against anyone - whether or not they were a mid-30s veteran or not..
D+

??? vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
It's Elix Skipper, which earned Curt a confused look. Hennig defeated Skipper in 6:44 with a Perfect-Plex. Defense #1 of his Legends Championship.
D-

Segment: Outside Of TNA
Ron Killings is on the set of Break It Two: Graveyard Shift. He sat in the Director's chair and talked a bit about the movie, which he will star in alongside Estelle Getty, who will reprise her role as the titillating seducer Vera Auld. Truth has been watching Low Ki and Ultimo Dragon lately, and thought that since they're 1-1, he'll be more than happy to face whoever wins next week on Impact.
D

Segment: Promotional Video
Mickie James sported new James Gang apparell. They do not have merchandise. She was a pixelated mess.
C-

Segment: Walking
Goldberg did his signature entrance, complete with TNA Security escorting him to the ring.
B-

Main Event: Goldberg and Konnan vs. Jeff Jarrett and Raven
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Goldberg and Konnan defeated Jarrett and Raven in 9:38 when Jarrett disqualified himself, slamming a guitar over Goldberg's head. He stood over the writhing adversary, World title proudly displayed above his head, as the show came to an end.
D+



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Notes:
Steve Williams was visibly tiring toward the end of his match.
Scott Hall improvised well throughout his segment.
I made a mistake setting the AMW vs. AJ & Lynn fight as "Call In The Ring", thinking everyone would be fine. Only Jerry Lynn was good at that. Rookie mistake.
Raven worked the crowd well.
Todd Pettengill clearly enjoyed the freedom of being off-script.
Todd Pettengill looked dreadful in his segment.
Curt Hennig clearly enjoyed his freedom to say whatever he had in mind, too.
Ron Killings improvised well. He's getting a lot better on the mic.

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Ep. 10
Week 2, February 2004 AR K.L. Johnson Complex (Mid South)
Attendance: 4,122
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

America's Most Wanted vs. Kash Strike
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
AMW defeated Kash Strike in in 9:28 when Chris Harris pinned Matt Striker after The Death Sentence.
E+

Abyss vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss defeated Ace Steel in 10:11 by pinfall after a Black Hole Slam.
D-

Segment: Outside of TNA
Shark Boy went to a pet store and bought himself some fish pellets.
E+

Samoa Joe vs. Chris Sabin
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Samoa Joe defeated Sabin in 8:41 by submission with a Coquina Clutch.
E+


TNA iMpact

Opening: Matt Sydal vs. Juventud Guerrera
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Juventud Guerrera and Matt Sydal came to a draw in 8:02, simultaneously knocking each other out with stiff kicks.
D

Segment: Promo
Raven was in a skybox, watching the opening match conclude. He told camera personnel that last week Jarrett disqualified them from their match. It wasn't fair, he wasn't consulted. What about him? So The Cause was tossing Raven a bone tonight - he will face Curt Hennig for the TNA Legends Championship. He doesn't care that Hennig has been a workhorse lately. He's putting him down. Quoth The Raven, nevermore.
D+

Segment: Cage Dancing
Velvet Sky did her routine the best to her abilities with a huge dent still visibly there on the cage from last week.
C

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Mickie James
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Melissa defeated Mickie in 8:25 by pinfall after using a Moonsault following a DDT (Amy's signature moves), illegally propping her leg atop the bottom rope.
D

Segment: Backstage Assault
The James Gang were consoling the injured Mickie when they were ambushed by America's Most Wanted. Both Harris and Storm want their rematch, and they're sick of the wouldbe country boys. AMW will take their titles at Against All Odds.
E+

Low Ki vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Number One Contender's Match for the X Division Championship. Low Ki defeated Ultimo Dragon in 8:22 by Submission. Afterwards he grabbed a mic and aired his grievances. He's sick of seeing the X Division become nothing but a vehicle for Ron Killings to do movies. Low Ki is a serious competitor and The Truth better recognize the truth - if he doesn't get his head in the game Low Ki will take what he holds dear.
D+

Segment: Contract Signing
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Scott Hall came down and told the fans to quiet down, he's gonna bring Goldberg and Jarrett out there to make their match official. They came out, though Jarrett was visibly nervous with Goldberg staring him down. Jarrett signed. Goldberg signed, but cameras caught that he didn't put his own name down. Instead the signature read "The Spear". Jarrett backed away and even though the two did not come to blows, Hall held Goldberg back. Goldberg then got in Scott Hall's face, and shoved him into a nearby turnbuckle. Hall looked surprised and disgusted.
C+

Segment: Promo
AJ Styles realized he's been in a rut since losing the World title from Jarrett. He doesn't know where to go from here, but he's being counseled by his friend Jerry Lynn lately and whatever happens now, Jerry said it isn't over. AJ will climb that mountain again, it's only a matter of time. If it means throwing himself against The Cause, or going back to the X Division, he will do it and do it with everything he has.
C

Main Event: Raven vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Hennig defeated Raven in 10:46, pinning him after a Perfect-Plex. Konnan came in for the interference. Defense #2 of the TNA Legends Championship.
D

Post-Match: Run-In
Complete shmoz as Konnan came in to attack Raven, and then the World Champion Jeff Jarrett ran in, making it a 2 on 2. Goldberg rushed the ring and planted Jarrett in the ground with a Spear, to the delight of the entire audience. Curt Hennig could barely get up with his title, but he does so and makes his way to the ramp. He turned back to face the carnage, and...
D+

Post-Match: Run-In, Continued



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Randy Savage snuck up from behind Hennig...and laid him out! Huge surprise left the crowd screaming. The Macho Man seized the TNA Legends Championship and stood mesmerizing it. He then proceeded to vacate the premises with the gold, leaving Curt on the ground and the others brawling amongst themselves.
C



Notes:
Chris Sabin was really off his game tonight.
Samoa Joe vs. Chris Sabin went on for too long given who was involved.
Raven struggled while going off-script.
James Storm has a dreadfully stale character, a change is really needed (I did turn him and Chris Harris heel, remedying that, but for some reason the game felt it was too many "shock" turns, and so Storm suffered for it. Fuck a tag team heel turn I guess.)
Scott Hall worked the crowd well.
The performance of Goldberg in the contract segment was good.
The performance of Goldberg in the post-match was fantastic.
Randy Savage has debuted his Legend gimmick. It got an A.

[Yaz]

"Todd Pettengill clearly enjoyed the freedom of being off-script.
Todd Pettengill looked dreadful in his segment."

Wild man.

[Spidey]

This game. You lose even when you're winning.

[Spidey]

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Ep. 11
Week 3, February 2004 AR K.L. Johnson Complex (Mid South)
Attendance: 4,251
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Samoa Joe vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Samoa Joe submitted Jerry Lynn in 11:40 with the Coquina Clutch.
D-

The Badstreet Boyz vs. Ace Steel & Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Crazy Steel defeated Badstreet in 12:47 when Joey Matthews DQ'd himself against Super Crazy, hitting him with a chair.
D

Bobby Lashley vs. Kid Kash
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Kid Kash pinned Bobby Lashley in 7:27 following a Money Maker.
E

Abyss vs. Kip James
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss pinned Kip James with a Black Hole Slam in 8:59.
D

Segment: Interview Promo
Todd Pettengill talked to Shark Boy about facing Low Ki. Shark Boy doesn't understand why Low Ki has to be serious all the time. They jump up off of things for a living. Well no matter, Shark Boy gonna stomp a clam hole in Low Ki's tight ass and swim it dry.
E

Shark Boy vs. Low Ki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Low Ki submitted Shark Boy in 6:57 with The Dragon Clutch.
E+



TNA iMpact

Opening: Promo For The Audience
Randy Savage came to the ring clutching the stolen TNA Legends Championship. He told the crowd make no mistake - he has come not to bring peace to TNA, but a sword. He declared himself the Jesus Christ of Professional Wrestling, and even though Curt Hennig is the champ, he's no legend. Love him or hate him, Savage is and he's feeling generous tonight. Curt Hennig is off nursing an injury, but your savior will compete in the Main Event. Against who? Well Jesus hasn't made up his mind yet.
B-

Segment: Cage Dancing
Mickie James does her thing in the still dented cage. AMW came out and pushed it over with her inside.
C

America's Most Wanted vs. Sabin & Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
AMW defeated Sabin & Sydal in 7:50 when James Storm pinned Chris Sabin with The Death Sentence. After the match The James Gang ran-in and chased Harris & Storm out of the arena.
D

Segment: Backstage
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
World Champion Jeff Jarrett is took no chances on the Go Home show...he was in an inflated rubber suit to protect himself from Goldberg, who he thinks is nothing without his Spear. For weeks he had to listen to the fans tell him how he's scared of the icon. He's not scared, but he is prepared. Jarrett is a thinking man's champ, and Goldberg only has two moves. Still Jarrett dared him to show up tonight, to see how well he'd fair against Jarrett in all of his gimp padding.
C

Segment: Outside Of TNA
Somewhere in downtown Pine Bluff, Scott Hall ate out on a patio when Raven interrupted him. Raven wanted Konnan in a Hardcore Match, but not just any. Raven's Rules. Hall said okay and that he had money on Raven, so he better not let him down.
D

Ron Killings vs. AJ Styles
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Styles defeated Killings in 12:08 with a pinfall after The Styles Clash when Low Ki distracted Truth from the outside.
D-

Segment: Confrontation
Cheerleader Melissa walked the hallways when she ran into Amy Dumas. For a minute, neither one spoke. Dumas told her that after Against All Odds, there will be a Knockouts Champion, and it won't be the girl who plays with pom poms. Melissa reminded her that she beat Dumas at Final Resolution, and that resolution was the title is going around HER waist, that she would usher in a new generation of female competitors who don't need to hike up their thongs into their asscracks to be popular. They get in each other's face before Security breaks them up.
C+

Konnan vs. Juventud Guerrera
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated Juice in 8:04 by submission with The Tequila Sunrise.
D

Segment: Post-Match
Konnan knew Raven wasn't in the arena, but still said he's happy to go hardcore and break the facade of Raven once and for all. K-Dogg had lived a hard life, and knew the streets better than some poser who found Edgar Allen Poe when he was 14. Raven is just another fake who rides the corporate coattails of TNA. May have worked in ECW, maybe even WCW, but this was TNA. It's Konnan's Rules. Konnan threw the mic down on the mat. Feedback was loud.
D

Segment: Interview Promo
Percy Pringle III interviewed Randy Savage and wondered who Savage was facing in the Main Event tonight. Fans want to be surprised, but Randy doesn't care. It'll be Ultimo Dragon.
C-

Segment: Backstage Assault
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Goldberg walked passed Jarrett, saw that it was indeed Jarrett, turned around and Speared his rubber suit. Jarrett flew into a wall, bounced off, and fell into The Jackhammer. The whole time, Jeff remarked "It doesn't hurt! He isn't hurting me! I'm smarter than him!" Goldberg stared down at him, clearly unamused, before taking the World title and dropping it on Jarrett's prone face. Jarrett could not reach the belt or get back to his feet, and asked for Goldberg's help. Goldberg walked away.
C+

Main Event: Randy Savage vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Savage defeated Dragon by pinfall with a Diving Elbow Drop. Afterwards he posed with the Legends title for the "lucky" fans.
D+



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Notes:
Shark Boy was really off his game tonight.
Jeff Jarrett struggled while going off-script in the rubber suit segment.
Scott Hall improvised well.
Randy Savage improvised well in his interview segment.
Percy Pringle III struggled while going off-script.
Jeff Jarrett was very underwhelming in his rubber suit II segment.

[Spidey]

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PPV Theme: "Sunday" by Lo-Pro


Goldberg vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)

Randy Savage vs. Curt Hennig (c)

Amy Dumas vs. Cheerleader Melissa to crown the first TNA Knockouts Champion






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The Foregone Conclusion. That's what many of Jarrett's peers have called Goldberg's hypothetical challenge for the TNA World Championship. Every week, Jarrett had to walk passed fans who screamed his name, and carried signs that pointed out how scared Jeff was of him. Now the hypothetical will be realised. The hottest acquisition in pro wrestling history prepares to battle The Owner of TNA.




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"I didn't come to bring peace to the world, but a sword!". With those words, icon Randy Savage made his intentions clear - he's not in TNA to make everyone happy. His mission is a messianic one, and every fan that buys a ticket should consider themselves blessed to see him in the ring. He's taken exception to Curt Hennig being the TNA Legends Champion though, a man who prior to the Macho Man was a ship without a destination, a man who waited for The Cause to throw the next roadblock his way. No one expected Savage, but now that he's here the gauntlet has been thrown down.




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GM Rena Mero created a title to accommodate the budding Knockouts Division, with Cheerleader Melissa in mind as the inaugural champion. But a free agent of exceptional momentum was too hot to pass up... Amy Dumas, the former Lita of WWE fame. At Final Resolution, Melissa proved she could hang with the best of women's wrestling, though she did cheat in the process. Now Dumas is wise to her strategy, but the two have been on such a tear the past six weeks that it's any woman's game at Against All Odds.




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The Warlords meet on the battlefield. Once preaching a false narrative of others not getting their fair share in the company while being the company itself, The Cause enlisted Scott Hall and then Randy Savage to fill their ranks. But with an influx of big names came the downsizing, and the supposed weak link had to go. In Raven's eyes, that was his partner Konnan. K-Dogg seeks revenge for his friend's betrayal, and Raven needs to beat back the opposition to prove to The Cause he made the right decision. There will be blood with the two agreeing to Raven's/Konnan's Rules aka No Disqualification.




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Two-Time TNA World Tag Team Champions America's Most Wanted met their match against two other outlaws of the Tag Division. The James Gang weren't The New Church or The Harris Brothers or The S.A.T. - Kip and BG James were wrestling royalty before they came to TNA and, as the expression goes, pride kills men. AMW have stopped at nothing to get their rematch against the duo, even injuring The Gang's valet Mickie James in the process. Considered fan favorites up until now, the contenders will stop at nothing to have a third reign with the belts. It's a shootout of catalytic proportions.




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Low Ki has been hard at work in the ring while Ron Killings has been hard at work being a movie star, or so Low Ki believes. The X Division Champion is known to juggle wrestling with acting and the serious contender plans to exploit that at Against All Odds. Is The Truth's head in the game?

[Spidey]

Hard Decision Made




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Again? Fined. I know I gave him a Last Chance, but that Popularity and Mic Work..



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....Riot Act. Maybe he'll come around because I've shown him mercy and-



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...with the locker room now at 54% mostly due to Hall being a dick, I don't see this getting better. I Fired him. I know, should've seen this coming.

You were the cool heel Authority Figure! Now who will adolescent men live vicariously through?

[Spidey]

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Week 3, February 2004 AK George M. Sullivan Arena (North West)
Attendance: 8,712
Live On Pay Per View


TNA Against All Odds

Opening: Guest Host
There were tassels covering the ring and Randy Savage was on standby in a sequined tuxedo. He welcomed the adoring fans to the first edition of The Savage Sermon, and before the big match he wanted to bring out Curt Hennig for a word. Hennig came out, confused and angry that Savage stole his title and has now dubbed himself "The Jesus Christ of Professional Wrestling". Savage told Hennig Savage answers only to Savage, and if he wanted the belt back he knows how to take it from him.
B-

Samoa Joe vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Samoa Joe and Ultimo Dragon drew at 10:45, both men unable to get back in the ring for the Double Count Out.
D-

Segment: Interview
Percy Pringle with Ron Killings. Truth called Low Ki out for interfering with his match against Styles a few days ago. That even after he's done with the Break It franchise, TNA is and forever will be his home. He considered himself lucky to be the guy who takes the X Division to new heights. Question isn't if Truth is ready, but if Low Ki is.
D-

Low Ki vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Killings defeated Low Ki in 18:18 when Low Ki could not respond to a 10 count after a Consequences that sent both men sprawling on the mat. Defense #3 of Truth's X Division Championship.
D+

Segment: Video Package
Amy Dumas vs. Cheerleader Melissa are sexy and fierce, and they butt heads tonight. What more could you ask for in 2004?
C

America's Most Wanted vs. The James Gang (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
James Gang defeated AMW in 13:50 when Kip James pinned Chris Harris with a Fame-Asser following a distraction from Mickie James, inciting vengeance for last week. Defense #1 of the TNA Tag Team Championship.
D+

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero was in the ring with a table covering an oblong object. She said after less than a year of being the mouthpiece for the company, she was happy to unveil the TNA Knockouts Championship - a title for women, by women. With this reveal came a promise, that every woman in the business can compete for the gold. She showed off the belt, and with a few personnel she moved it over to commentary to ready for the Knockouts match.
C-

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Amy Dumas for the Inaugural Knockouts Championship
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Amy Dumas defeated Melissa in 7:37 with a Litasault. Amy won the TNA Knockouts Championship.
C

Segment: Call Out
Konnan wasted no time calling out his former partner in crime. K-Dogg said this is it - there will be blood!
D

Konnan vs. Raven in a Hardcore Match
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Konnan in 16:30 by planting K-Dogg's face in a bunch of thumbtacks with The Raven Effect and a pin. This contest also saw Konnan obtain brass knuckles and choking his opponent with camera cable. Raven also used a kendo stick. Muta Scale on Konnan = 0.9 as he bled on referee Rudy Charles.
C

Randy Savage vs. Curt Hennig (c)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Randy Savage defeated Curt Hennig in 9:30 by Pinfall using The Diving Elbow Drop and then hooking a boot on the bottom rope. Randy Savage won the TNA Legends Championship.
D+

Segment: Mysterious
AJ Styles watched the Legends match and without a word, left the building.
C

Segment: Cage Dancing
A quick-thinking Velvet Sky climbed the dented dancing cage and gyrated on top of it.
C+

Main Event: Goldberg vs. Jeff Jarrett (c)
Crowd Reaction: Fantastic
In-Ring Action: Good
Goldberg defeated Jeff Jarrett in 17:41 by pinfall with a Spear following botched interference from Rena Mero. Goldberg won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship.
C+



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Notes:
Randy Savage was superb working without a script, he had the fans eating out the palm of his hand.
Curt Hennig worked the crowd well, enjoying creative freedom.
Randy Savage looked good in his segment.
Curt Hennig performed poorly in his segment (wrap your head around that one).
Ron Killings worked the crowd well, digging that sweet creative freedom.
Killings's gimmick could use some freshening up.
Chris Harris took a crazy bump in the tag match.
There were times in the Knockouts match that there was a definite lack of psychology on display, and it had a tendency to drift a little.
Konnan also enjoyed his creative freedom tonight.
Goldberg was visibly tiring towards the end of his match.
Jeff Jarrett was also visibly tiring.

[Spidey]

CREATIVE MEETING


Franchise Players:

They're the stars most closely associated with TNA, the wrestlers from the Main Event scene.



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Next Big Things:

Future stars of TNA.

N/A



Hot Prospects:

Young talent likely to become the future stars of TNA, maybe not the Main Event, but still have the potential to be of importance.



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Talk The Talk:

The ones that Creative feel possess the best Mic Work in the company.



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Show Stoppers:

Likeliest to have good matches.



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Ring Generals:

Considered the backbone of wrestling in TNA.



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Who's Hot:

Momentum is what they got.



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Who's Not:

Their momentum is shot.



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Time Decline:

They're getting up their in years.



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[Spidey]

Hidden Gems:

Could be good additions, all they need is a chance to shine.


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No previous defenses. Won against Cheerleader Melissa.

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9 defenses. Previous champion was Nida who had 2 defenses.

[Spidey]

New Champs




TNA World Heavyweight Champion

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Goldberg
B





TNA Legends Champion

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Randy Savage
B-




TNA Knockouts Champion

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Amy Dumas
C






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[Spidey]

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"Not sure who this appeals to, but I hope they're satisfied now." - The Chicago Tribune

"When you get passed the age gap it's not that bad." - Kirkus Reviews

"Ever had one of those dreams where you can't move your body, you can only stare at Hell's messengers as they convort in front of you? It's a lot like that." - Alan Smithee

"I didn't know you could give top billing to a walk-on." - Rip Taylor

[Spidey]

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Ep. 12
Week 4, February 2004 MD Retriever Activities Center (Mid Atlantic)
Attendance: 3,938
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky
Crowd Reaction: Devoid Of Action Or Heat
In-Ring Action: Absolutely Wretched
Mickie James defeated Velvet Sky in 8:17 by Disqualification as Sky wouldn't release at rope break.
F+

Low Ki vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Ultimo Dragon defeated Low Ki in 11:13 with a roll up
E+

Abyss vs. Ace Steel vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Elix Skipper vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Kid Kash vs. Samoa Joe vs. Shark Boy vs. Super Crazy vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Samoa Joe won the 10 Man Battle Royal in 15:38, last eliminating Jerry Lynn. Shark Boy was the Runner Up, followed by Ultimo Dragon. Abyss had the most eliminations, beating Super Crazy, Ace Steel, and Elix Skipper.
D-



TNA iMpact

Opening: Scenes From The Past PPV
Video played of Bill Goldberg Spearing and simultaneously pinning Jeff Jarrett, becoming the TNA World Heavyweight Champion. After the show, Jarrett got in Rena Mero's ear about how they must make an example of the "fluke champion". TNA is on the rise and they don't need some flavor of the month walking around with the most important prize in professional wrestling. Jarrett and Rena agreed they would talk to their financial backers.
B

AJ Styles vs. Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
AJ Styles defeated Matt Striker in 8:45, pinning him after The Styles Clash.
D

Post Match: Call Out
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
AJ of all people asked for a microphone. He knew he's been in a rut lately since Jarrett defeated him at Final Resolution, but he's woken up now. Randy Savage has been on his mind a lot lately, and as a devout Christian he took exception to him parading around calling himself Jesus. He wanted Savage in the ring, which got a huge response from the fans. AJ called out Randy...Randy's music hit...but nothing came of it.
B-

Segment: Backstage Promo
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Former World Champion Jeff Jarrett was all grins. He told the camera that no matter what happened tonight, next week Goldberg's time was up. A spokesperson was coming in to address the future of TNA, and Jarrett just knows the World Champion ain't part of it. Beating Goldberg and Hennig in a tag match with Raven would just be icing on the cake.
D

Bad Street vs. Sabin & Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Bad Street defeated Sabin & Sydal in when Joey Matthews pinned Sabin, using Christian York for rope leverage.
D+

Segment: Backstage
America's Most Wanted attacked The James Gang! There was a brawl in the back and BG & Kip were overwhelmed - AMW double powerbombed BG into the catering table! Guacamole and salsa flew everywhere.
D-

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Little Nattie
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Melissa defeated Nattie in 8:18 by pinfall with an Air Raid Crash.
D

Segment: Authority
Rena Mero said there's big news all around for next week, including Randy Savage in action! The Jesus Christ of Professional Wrestling will get between the ropes. Why not tonight? Because Maryland is a terrible crime-ridden place.
C+

Segment: Movie Advertisement
Ron "The Truth" Killings with the second installment of Break It Till Ya Make It. In a world that forgot how to breakdance, Truth showed them the way. In a world in need of a spy action hero...he was there, walking away from the explosions. Now he must face his biggest challenge yet - time itself. Break It 2: Graveyard Shift.
D+

Main Event: Jeff Jarrett & Raven vs. Goldberg & Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Jarrett and Raven defeated Hennig and Goldberg in 12:43 when Jarrett pinned Hennig after hitting him with his guitar. Raven distracted the referee. Both men ran away before Goldberg could get his hands on them.
C-



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Notes:
The Mickie/Velvet dark match brought the crowd's mood down.
Low Ki/Dragon wasn't as good as their previous matches.
As the fourth time Low Ki/Dragon has been done recently, it needed to be better.
Randy Savage came out of AJ's promo looking good.
Jeff Jarrett struggled while going off-script.
Rena Mero clearly enjoyed herself having the freedom to work without a script.

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Ep. 13
Week 1, March 2004 CO Balch Fieldhouse (South West)
Attendance: 3,886
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Matt Sydal vs. Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: Nonexistent Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Matt Sydal defeated Ace Steel in 7:44 with a surprise rollup.
E+

Elix Skipper vs. Ron "The Truth" Killings
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Non-title. Killings defeated Skipper in 10:17 by Disqualification, hitting Ron with a chair and storming off to the back.
E+

Angelina Love vs. Little Nattie
Crowd Reaction: Devoid Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Awful
Little Nattie defeated Love in 6:53, submitting her to the Sharpshooter.
E-

Kash Strike vs. Konnan & Super Crazy
Crowd Reaction:
In-Ring Action:
LAX defeated Kash Strike in 10:51 when Konnan pinned Kash following a Cross Powerbomb.
E+

Samoa Joe vs. Low Ki
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
IN-Ring Action: Solid
Low Ki defeated Samoa Joe in 8:32 when Joe was disqualified for putting his hands on the official.
D-


TNA iMpact

Opening: Backstage Assault
AJ Styles was making his way to the ring but is stopped short at the tunnel. Randy Savage jumped him, throwing him out onto the ramp. He proceeded to kick him while he's down, shouting over the buzzing crowd how Styles was not in his league, let alone division. Security backed the TNA Legends Champion off of AJ.
B-

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Juvy defeated Dragon in 11:09 by pinfall, grabbing the tights in doing so.
D+

Segment: Backstage Promo
Cameras catch up to the flustered Randy Savage. He vented, stating how he's sick of the disrespect he gets from the young folk. He built this business for talent like him and if Savage called himself Jesus, then Styles should shut up and bow his head. Savage is feeling more than fired up, and he wanted to prove that Styles wasn't ready by calling out a guy Randy thinks IS on his level...Goldberg! Savage wanted him in the Main Event.
B-

Amy Dumas vs. Mickie James
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Mickie James defeated Dumas in 8:13 by pinfall with a Mick Kick following interference by Cheerleader Melissa.
E+

Segment: Worker Warming Up
Goldberg was lifting weights in the locker room and told the crowd Savage is next.
B-

Segment: Mystery
Jeff Jarrett was on the phone with someone. He looked outright pissed, even shouting "But this is MY company!". He saw the cameras and evaded them.
C+

Segment: Tag Team Interview
Percy Pringle was with the TNA World Tag Team Champions, The James Gang. They were asked about America's Most Wanted's assault last week and what they plan to do about it. BG told Percy that if they want tables, they'll get tables, and Kip chimed in that The James Gang was more than happy to put their titles on the line and end this bloody feud once and for all. Kip: "We're not getting any younger!"
D

America's Most Wanted vs. The James Gang (c) in a Tables Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The James Gang defeated AMW in 16:16, with Kip putting Chris Harris through the table using a Fame-Asser. Defense #2 of the TNA World Tag Team Championship.
D-

Segment: Video
Abyss stood in a rock quarry, not saying a word. That's it. That's the segment.
C-

Main Event: Randy Savage vs. Goldberg
Crowd Reaction: Fantastic
In-Ring Action: Good
Non-title. Randy Savage and Goldberg drew in 8:52 when Jarrett slid in and low-blowed Goldberg. Referee Scott Armstrong was ready to call this fight for the World Champion but then AJ Styles rushed in to attack Savage.
C-

Post-Match: Arrival


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Roddy Piper! Roddy Piper was there, with a camera up-close and following him straight on through The Gorilla Position, the tunnel, and then the stage. He allowed the crowd to get some chants in before he brought a mic up to his face. Goldberg, Styles, Savage, and Jarrett stopped fighting out of sheer curiosity. Piper was visibly unhappy.
C+

Post-Post Match: Arrival, Continued
He had a few things to get off his chest. As a representative to the people financing the company, he will be their on-screen spokesperson. They're aren't happy, Piper stated. First executive decision was to fire Scott Hall, who has been using the company's money to go dine out and take extended vacation trips. "He woulda stole your guitar and chopped it into toothpicks anyways, Jeff." Second order, GM Rena Mero was to be demoted from Authority Figure to a member of the Women's Division. "Can still do some grunt work getting 'em to sign contracts or whatever, but I'm the final word!" And lastly, as Jeff Jarrett was beyond fuming at this point, The Cause was to be disbanded. "We've had enough of gang wars. Time to usher in a new age of wrestling." Goldberg laughed, Styles grinned, and Savage was confused. Jeff Jarrett's face was scarlet when the show came to an end.
B-



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Notes:
Randy Savage did a masterful job working the crowd on the mic tonight.
Amy Dumas's performance tonight stood out as being good.
Jeff Jarrett clearly enjoyed the freedom to go off-script in his phone segment.
BG James also enjoyed that freedom in his tag team interview.
Percy Pringle worked the crowd well as a backstage interviewer.
BG James was visibly tiring towards the end of the Tables Match.
So was Kip James.
Randy Savage was visibly tiring in the Main Event.
Roddy Piper debuted his Loose Cannon gimmick. It got a B.
Roddy Piper clearly enjoyed his freedom on the mic tonight.

[Spidey]

Prestige: D

Momentum: A*

February = $38,890 PROFIT

I signed Mistico (Midcarder) and LuFisto (Women's Division) to PPA contracts. Both have exceptional ring skills.

I probably need to make another list of guys and their position in the company soon.

[Yaz]

As I was booking my show yesterday, something came across my mind. How much in advance do you plan?

Example, I have my title feuds laid out until the PPV, but some of my matches are very seat of your pants. The Gallagher/Stevens match on my last show was me giving them ten minutes to put on something solid as a thank you for their backstage stuff, and almost all of my dark matches are just me experimenting to see who has good chemistry.

[Spidey]

It's definitely a combination of things. My World title scene is always set up a certain way to get to the PPV, and lately so is the Knockout and X Division. But only a few matches do I prebook in advance for the shows. I look at each guy and their momentum, then try to figure out who can take a loss and who needs a win. Sometimes that alone pulls some guys out of the hole, like Low Ki, but other times it makes it worse like Elix Skipper and Bobby Lashley. Dark matches are almost always slapped together. You can tell how well I plan out my segments depending on how silly I make them. Truth as a B-movie star in an incredibly bad/vague film was spur of the moment, but I liked the idea so much that I kept it around.


Sorry it took so long. TNA My Way is taking a short hiatus because of WZCW at the moment.

[Yaz]

Rip Taylor at random was my favorite bit of the movie story line. I picture him just showing up, throwing some confetti on Truth and laughing and then credits.

Any failed ideas so far?

I will tell you the one thing I dislike thus far, and its Little Nattie. I just hate the name so much.

[Spidey]

It's definitely a shit name. She's one of my slow burners.

Oh several man. I wanted to place Scott Hall and Jeff Jarrett into a rivalry farther down the line, eventually turning Hall face and having him in one scene chop up Slapnuts to make one of his toothpicks (Piper's throwaway line was to make me, Vincent Kennedy McMahon, happy). Also was going to push CM Punk in the same sort of way I did AJ because his stats were fantastic, have him go for the X Division title but that was scrapped when he jumped ship to MLW who have him in an Exclusive PPA. When I started, the plan was to shoot Abyss up the card like I did AJ because TNA did that, but Abyss's stats are very mediocre and I've held off on it.

[Spidey]

In case folks are following along and were wondering...

Several workers have gotten Upset with me based on choices I have made for them. Right now, BG James is still pissed over losing way back in mid-2003 and Kip James is sore about losing to Abyss in a dark match. Scott Hall, Juvy, and Konnan have all been mad at one point or the other due to my booking. I paid them off to make them happy. Doesn't break the bank or anything, a few grand usually soothes things over. But it's worth pointing out.

I'll try and keep tabs on morale.

This game is massive and covering all my bases is damn near impossible. Though with the way it's set up I have slowly warmed up to it more than EWR.

[Spidey]

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Ep. 14
Week 2, March 2004 MI Athletics Center O'Rena (Great Lakes)
Attendance: 3,683
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Triple X vs. Sabin & Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Triple X defeated Sabin & Sydal in 10:17 when Elix Skipper pinned Chris Sabin after The Play Of The Day.
D+

LuFisto vs. Little Nattie
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
The debuting LuFisto (dressed in marching band attire) defeated Nattie in 8:08 with a Mangalize. Post-match Lu chastised TNA for not getting her on television and she demanded competition that's not "little".
D+

Segment: Worker Walking Backstage
Shark Boy was seen walking around the hallway eating a bowl of clam chowder when Striker stopped him. Matt Striker teased him for not taking his mask off even to eat soup. "It's not soup, it's chowder, and I'll make sure you don't forget it next week!" A confused Striker watched him walk away in a huff.
E

Mickie James vs. Angelina Love
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Mickie defeated Love in 7:58 by pinfall after the Mick Kick.
C-

Juventud Guerrera vs. Jerry Lynn
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
IN-Ring Action: Solid
Juvy defeated Lynn in 9:57 by pinfall, grabbing Jerry's tights.
D-


TNA iMpact

Opening: Authority
Roddy Piper opened the show in his office, which is decked out in plaid. He told the live audience that it wasn't enough to break The Cause. The fans deserve a fight. He booked Jeff Jarrett in the Main Event against Raven. Roddy paused before continuing. There was talk of how TNA Legends Champion Randy Savage had an announcement to make tonight, and figured AJ Styles will wanna let off some steam, so it will be AJ Styles vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven. A contest no man can afford to lose.
C-

Abyss vs. Konnan
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated Abyss in 9:30 by disqualification when Abyss grabbed a chair and went to town on K-Dogg.
D

Segment: Backstage Promo
Percy Pringle interviewed Ron Killings. Truth told Percy that he had been a busy boy since becoming the TNA X Division Champion, and that it was time to give back. Coming up next, there will be an X Entry Match - where a winner will get a spot in the Ultimate X Match at Destination X. Mystiko, a new luchador, faces Kid Kash, a constant contender.
D+

Kid Kash vs. Mystiko - X Entry Match
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Mystiko defeated Kash in 7:54 by pinfall with a fast rollup. Mystiko will compete in Ultimate X.
E+

Segment: Product Shilling
Velvet Sky dressed like a sexy leprechaun to tell viewers if they catch her, she'll have to grant them anything their hearts desires...like a new Goldberg action figure, or the Break It movie that's 80% off.
C+

Samoa Joe vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Samoa Joe defeated Hennig in 8:28 by submission with the Coquina Clutch. Curt took his time getting out of the ring.
D

Segment: Person To Person Interview
Rena Mero stood by with Cheerleader Melissa and TNA Knockouts Champion Amy Dumas. They stared daggers, Amy reminding her that she had not forgotten her involvement last week. Melissa retorted about forgetfulness - calling Amy and Rena "fossils of a forgotten era". Mel is the future. How she sees it, they each have beaten the other at one point, but now they need to settle the score. Amy agreed, Mel is the future, but she was the present. She assured her that Destination X will be the end of this rivalry, and it will be in a 2 out of 3 Falls Match. Cheerleader Melissa was fine with that, as long as Amy doesn't forget to bring Mel's title with her.
D+

Segment: Worker Talks To Audience
After much deliberation, Randy Savage has decided to AJ Styles does not deserve to go 1-on-1 with The Jesus Christ of Professional Wrestling. He doesn't care if AJ wins or loses the Main Event. The hard truth is Randy doesn't care how old AJ is - he showed him disrespect in last week's Main Event. The Legends Championship is too high an honor for some spot monkey with a chip on their shoulders. Fans booed Savage out of the building.
B

Main Event: AJ Styles vs. Jeff Jarrett vs. Raven
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Close to the end, Jeff Jarrett got fed up and left the match. AJ Styles defeated Raven in 13:59 by pinfall with a Styles Clash.
D

Post-Match: Chase Scene
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Jeff Jarrett complained to staff how unfairly he's being treated in his own company. One way or another, he is going to terminate Piper's contract. He just needs a little time. "Time isn't something you have!" Goldberg rushed Jarrett, but Jeff was quicker, getting into the parking lot and starting his pickup. As the vehicle began to accelerate, Goldberg grabbed the tailgate and for a brief moment stopped Jarrett in his tracks. Jarrett put the pedal to the metal and got the hell out of there, screeching tires left black marks all over the ground. Goldberg watched him leave with nothing but contempt on his face.
B-


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Notes:
LuFisto debuted her Band Member gimmick. It got an A.
Percy Pringle enjoyed his unscripted freedom.
Ron Killings did too.
Mystiko (Mistico) debuted his True Born gimmick. It got a B.
Randy Savage did a masterful job on the mic.

[Spidey]

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No clue what they're basing this off of. Probably doing the CHIKARA thing at me where it seems like they'll close their doors but somehow wind up winning a Year End Award. WWE is still the #1 company in the world by far. Their Prestige is at B+ and their momentum is C+. They have Bs in Popularity across the board in America at least. Hell of a roster in 2004. I do think their Champions for the most part are a little worse than mine but I don't think that plays all that much into it.

Cruiserweight Champion: Spanky (E-)
Women's Champion: Linda Miles (E+)
WWE Tag Team Champions: Los Guerreros (C-)
WWE World Tag Team Champions: Booker T & Goldust (C-)
WWE Heavyweight: Kurt Angle (A)
WWE World Heavyweight: Shawn Michaels (A)




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I...did not know this was a thing and looked it up. It really did happen. Nothing I can say here can thoroughly express how repulsed I am over that development. Fuck.

[Spidey]

(Momentum Graded)

Enhancement Talent
Chris Sabin, E

Openers
Matt Sydal, E
Shark Boy, E-

Lower Midcarders
Ace Steel, E-
Bobby Lashley, E-
Jerry Lynn, E+
Kid Kash, E
Mystiko, D-

Midcarders
Abyss, E+
Chris Harris, C-
Christian York, E+
Elix Skipper, E-
James Storm, D
Joey Matthews, E+
Matt Striker, E
Super Crazy, E+

Women's Division
Amy Dumas, C
Angelina Love, E
Cheerleader Melissa, C+
Little Nattie, E+
LuFisto, D-
Mickie James, C+
Rena Mero, C-
Velvet Sky, C

Upper Midcarders
BG James, D-
Juventud Guerrera, E+
Konnan, D-
Low Ki, E+
Ron Killings, D-
Samoa Joe, D-
Ultimo Dragon, E+

Main Eventers
AJ Styles, D-
Curt Hennig, E+
Goldberg, B-
Jeff Jarrett, C-
Kip James, D
Randy Savage, B
Raven, D+


Staff
Don West, E-
Father James Mitchell, E-
Jake Roberts, N/A
Jerry Jarrett, E-
Mark Johnson, E-
Mike Tenay, E-
Percy Pringle III, E-
Roddy Piper, B
Rudy Charles, E-
Scott Armstrong, E-
Todd Pettengill, D


Stables
The Cause (Jarrett, Savage, Raven & Rena), C-
The James Gang (BG, Kip, & Mickie), D+


Tag Teams
AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn, F-
America's Most Wanted (Chris Harris & James Storm), C+
Kash Strike (Kid Kash & Matt Striker), F
LAX (Konnan & Super Crazy), F-
Sabin & Sydal (Chris Sabin & Matt Sydal), F
Bad Street (Christian York & Joey Matthews), A*
The James Gang (BG & Kip James), A*
Triple X (Elix Skipper & Low Ki), D+

[Spidey]

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Ep. 15
Week 3, March 2004 FL Hard Rock Arena (South East)
Attendance: 4,758
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Shark Boy vs. Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Shark Boy defeated Striker in 8:19 with a fast roll up.
E+

America's Most Wanted & Elix Skipper vs. Sabin & Sydal & Bobby Lashley
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Skipper & AMW defeated Lashley & Sabin & Sydal in 8:03 when Chris Harris defeated Lashley by pinfall with a Catatonic.
D+

Mystiko vs. Kid Kash
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Mystiko defeated Kash in 10:20 by pinfall.
E+

Segment: Interview
Todd Pettengill was in a short sit-down interview with Little Nattie. Nattie took what LuFisto said to heart, that she needed to become the best there was. To be a woman worthy of the foundation her family built. She wanted to face LuFisto again, perhaps at Destination X. She is still not a very good speaker and people took this time to hit the concession stands.
E+

Ace Steel vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Curt Hennig defeated Steel and Lynn in 9:58 when Curt pinned Steel with a Perfect-Plex.
D



TNA iMpact

Opening: Promo
Jeff Jarrett opened the show inside the ring and with microphone in hand. He let everybody know that due to Goldberg vandalizing his pickup last week, he went over Roddy Piper's head and Goldberg will not be on the go-home show for Destination X tonight. After the boos settled, Jarrett told the crowd that Piper wasn't the end-all, be-all after all, which brought him to his next topic: Ron Killings. Jarrett hated how Truth introduced an X Entry tournament without consulting him, The Owner. He's putting a halt to the tournament, and decided right then to flex his power and hand-pick Juventud Guerrera and Low Ki for Ultimate X. In fact, he wanted to teach The Truth a lesson tonight, and is challenging him in the main event.
C-

Segment: Stable
The James Gang was eating Popeyes chicken at a table, discussing Mickie's tag match coming up next, when suddenly serenaded by the terrible, terrible vocals of Joey Matthews and Christian York. They introduced themselves as Bad Street, and will be taking the titles from Kip and BG at Destination X. Gang: "okay..." Not getting the reaction they expected, Bad Street turned and left the room, arguing with each other how they should have rehearsed their song.
D+

Amy Dumas & Mickie James vs. Cheerleader Melissa & LuFisto
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Melissa & LuFisto defeated Dumas & Mickie in 7:53 when Cheerleader Melissa pinned Mickie with a roll up, using the belt loops of her jeans for leverage. After the match Melissa grabbed Mickie again and pinned her the same way, with LuFisto acting as a referee. Dumas ran back into the ring, got two of Mel's fingers shoved in her face, and the brawl was on. With LuFisto Melissa got the upperhand, together planting the Knockout's Champion with a Double DDT. Melissa posed with the title over Amy.
D-

Segment:
Raven was out on the ramp, ready to air his grievances. He didn't see last week's Triple Threat as fair, and demanded an opportunity to face the World Champion after Destination X for Piper wasting his time. There wasn't anybody here that can say they have been on a roll like him. Cue Samoa Joe's music. Joe came out and asked to see Raven in the ring at Destination X. Winner faces either Jeff Jarrett or Goldberg at Lockdown. Raven accepted.
D+

Segment: Interview w/Manager
Percy Pringle stood by with Father James Mitchell and Abyss. Mitchell said that Abyss is a hard creature to train, which explains his DQ loss to Konnan last week. But after a few days without food, Abyss has learned how to fight without relying on weapons. Abyss slowly nodded. Next time he is in the ring, he will win, Mitchell promised.
D+

Segment: Couples
Velvet Sky was still in high spirits, hugging Juventud Guerrera. "This is our big break!" she exclaimed. After loss after loss, Juvy found a friend in Jarrett and now was the time to get the W when it mattered most. X Division Champion was Juice's baby, Velvet told him. And they have left it at daycare for too long.
C-

Bad Street vs. LAX
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Bad Street defeated LAX in 8:38 when Joey Matthews pinned Super Crazy after a Virginia Neck Tie.
D-

Segment: Cage Dancing
It's back! A new reinforced yellow cage was perched across from the entrance, and Angelina Love was inside, doing something that somebody might call dancing but it was more like convulsing. But the cage is back!
C-

AJ Styles vs. Low Ki
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Low Ki defeated AJ Styles in 9:31 by pinfall with a Ki Krusher following interference by Randy Savage.
D-

Segment: Authority
Roddy Piper addressed the crowd. First thing, the Ultimate X Match. Jarrett hadn't filled out all the spots needed, and therefore chose Ultimo Dragon as the final entry. And even though he couldn't do anything about Goldberg tonight, he still had the power to give the World title match a stipulation. Piper wanted to see Jarrett and Goldberg fight in the ring. He wanted to see them fight in the hallway. He wanted to see them fight in the parking lot. Destination X will live up to its name: Jarrett vs. Goldberg in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!
B-

Segment: Product Shilling
Rena Mero revealed the cover of this month's Playboy magazine ...which she is on! With some other blondie.
C

Segment: Video
Randy Savage with a video explaining his actions. He made up his mind - he saw something in AJ Styles. Potential. Youth. Fire. And Savage wanted to kill it. For the first defense of his title, he will fight any so-called Crusader or Jesus Freak. He'd be more than happy to get in the ring with an admirer. Savage will put the Legends Championship on the line against the 26 year old sensation.
B-

Main Event: Ron "The Truth" Killings vs. Jeff Jarrett
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Jarrett defeated Killings in 13:27 by pinfall after an unseen low-blow.
D+



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Notes:
Jeff Jarrett clearly enjoyed going off-script for the show's opening.
BG James loved working without a script.
Kip improvised well.
Mickie James was terrible, without a script to follow her dialogue was a mess.
Father James Mitchell improvised well.
Father James Mitchell has a dreadfully stale character, a change is really needed.
Percy Pringle improvised well too.
AJ Styles and Low Ki didn't click at all, and it showed in their performances.

[Spidey]

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PPV Theme: "Mono" by Courtney Love


Jeff Jarrett vs. Goldberg (c) Falls Count Anywhere

AJ Styles vs. Randy Savage (c)

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Amy Dumas (c) Two Out Of Three Falls




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The Owner of TNA has seen the World Champion as nothing but a flash in the pan, a one-note sensation that has convinced the country he is one of the all time greats. Goldberg has retaliated, spearing him in a rubber suit last month and attempting to stop Jarrett's pickup truck a few weeks ago. By order of the newly appointed GM Roddy Piper, Jarrett will get his chance to prove himself right but at the cost of fighting the behemoth wherever the match leads them. With The Cause out of commission it looks like tough times are ahead of Jarrett, but anything can happen when a fight goes outside the ring. It's Destination X for the two in a Falls Count Anywhere Match!

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One man has taken exception to Randy Savage calling himself "The Jesus Christ of Professional Wrestling", and he is no Legend. He's not even 30. AJ Styles plans to make up for lost ground in recent feuds by picking up the gold even if it means taking it from the icon himself. Savage has had the upper hand each week, but time is not on the 51 year old's side. Something has to give in this curiosity of a contest.

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The inaugural Knockouts Champion has went to war with the young up and comer for months. Now everything comes to a head in a Two Out Of Three Falls Match. The very future of the Knockouts Division depends on whether or not the popular Amy Dumas can secure her title reign against the skill and treachery of Cheerleader Melissa.

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Ron "The Truth" Killings wanted to shake things up this month by introducing "The X Entry Tournament", wherein each winner would deserve a spot in the annual Ultimate X Match. After one match, The Owner of TNA went over his head and allowed Juventud Guerrera and Low Ki to be a part of the event. Not to be outdone, GM Roddy Piper chose Ultimo Dragon for the final entry. Nothing went to plan for Truth, but the B Movie Star still has his heart set in retaining in a fight where the odds are clearly not in his favor.

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Raven has been something on a roll lately, defeating Konnan at Against All Odds and becoming a looming presence as a title contender. But so has another man. Samoa Joe has picked up victory after victory and has planted himself in front of the hardcore icon. This is a Number One Contender's Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship at Lockdown.

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Bad Street are next in line for the Tag Team Titles, or so they claim. The James Gang has been the heartbeat of the division ever since defeating America's Most Wanted in a Tables Match a few weeks ago, but they have their work cut out for them with a young team fresh off wins against LAX and Sabin & Sydal.

[Spidey]

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I gave him a Last Chance before, but I don't think he's helping me much where he's at right now. It bugs me he couldn't get his act together, because usually he is a positive influence on the locker room. This time, he got the Pink Slip. He told me he understood and will try and get better. I wish him the best in his future endeavors.



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A slam dunk of a signee...but TNA is still too small for him while still at Regional. I think I'm getting close to Cult status (which is what WWE is currently, oddly enough) so I'll see if I can turn his head or not.

[Spidey]

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Week 3, March 2004 CT Arena At Harbor Yard (Tri State)
Attendance: 10, 000 SOLD OUT
Live On Pay Per View


TNA Destination X

Opening: Special Interview
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Randy Savage was in the ring for an installment of The Savage Sermon. His guest was, of all people, Curt Hennig, who he didn't forget is still owed a rematch from Against All Odds. Savage belittled the previous Legends champion, wondering how somebody so perfect could be so mortal. Savage was the second coming, but he'd be more than happy to cast Curt down into the fiery pit. He kept at this until AJ Styles came through the crowd and pummeled The Jesus of wrestling. Styles left him a battered mess.
C+

Segment: Cage Dancing
Mickie James shook her budunkadunk. Remember when people called it that? Anyways The James Gang came to the ring right after.
D-

Bad Street vs. The James Gang (c)
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
James Gang defeated Bad Street in 13:52 when Christian York was disqualified when fighting Kip James - he found a Stop Sign under the ring and nailed him with it. Defense #3 of the NWA-TNA Tag Team Titles.
D+

Segment: Product Shillings
LuFisto was back in her marching band uniform to tell viewers to Face The Music...TNA Presents Asylum Vol. 1, a soundtrack full of the best theme songs in Total NonStop Action today! Order now.
C


Segment: Backstage Attack
Ron "The Truth" Killings was backstage talking to Mystiko when Low Ki jumped them both with a steel chair. He barked at the cameras, telling them that the reign of phony movie stars is over. He is the man to beat in the Ultimate X. Not The Truth. He grabbed the X Division title and posed with it.
D+

Samoa Joe vs. Raven in a Number One Contender's Match
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Raven defeated Samoa Joe in 10:43 by pinfall with The Raven Effect.
D+

Post-Match: Continued
Raven wasn't satisfied, he attacked Samoa Joe and forced him to tap out to his own finisher - The Coquina Clutch.
D+


Segment: Manager Talk
Father James Mitchell, now sporting a beret, met up with James Storm in the locker room. Mitchell told him he was starting a collection, a gallery of talent, and wanted Storm to join him. He called Storm rough around the edges, but with the right brush stroke he could do wonders with him, maybe teaming up with his Abyss. James Storm scoffed and shoved Mitchell down on his ass.
D-

Juventud Guerrera vs. Ultimo Dragon vs. Low Ki vs. Mystiko vs. Ron Killings (c) in an Ultimate X Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Low Ki defeated Guerrera, Dragon, Mystiko, and Killings in 12:33 when Low Ki retrieved the "X". Low Ki won the X Division Championship.
C

Segment: Catfight
Cameras quickly cut to backstage where Rena Mero and Nattie were having a tussle. No details on why were given. Nattie applied The Sharpshooter before Security removed her from the premises. Rena ordered the cameramen to stop filming her.
C+

Segment: Interview w/Tag Team
Todd Pettengill was clearly in the same room as Rena when conducting the interview with Kip and BG James. Coming off of a cheap win with Bad Street, The James Gang had a lot to say, but they're gonna let TNA iMpact talk for them. Todd, like a Todd does, asked what they meant by that. They simply walked away.
E+

Cheerleader Melissa vs. Amy Dumas (c) in a Two Out Of Three Falls Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
The first fall was Melissa getting a clean pin off of Dumas. The second fall was from a DQ when Melissa dived off the top rope with a steel chair, smacking Dumas on the way down. The third fall was Dumas pinning Melissa after Melissa took a nasty bump off of a turnbuckle corner. Defense #1 of the TNA Knockouts Championship.
C-

Segment: Couples
Velvet Sky was furious with Juvy, telling him if he didn't start shaping up then she'll have to go solo.
C-

Curt Hennig vs. Chris Harris
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Curt Hennig defeated Chris Harris in 17:41 by pinfall with a Perfect-Plex.
D

Segment: Interview
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Percy Pringle stood by with his former client, AJ Styles. He picked his brain about attacking Savage, but all Styles wanted to say was that he knew what beating Randy tonight meant for him. He knew what it meant to be a champion again. If he didn't beat this false prophet, he may as well quit TNA. With that, he left.
C

AJ Styles vs. Randy Savage (c)
Crowd Reaction: Fantastic
In-Ring Action: Good
Randy Savage defeated AJ Styles in 8:43 by pinfall after hooking his leg on the bottom rope. Defense #1 of his Legends Championship.
C-

Segment: Authority
Konnan walked into GM Roddy Piper's office and asked for a spot in the upcoming Lockdown Tourney. Roddy considered it, but only if he can prove himself in the following weeks. Next iMpact it will be Juvy vs. Konnan, two men who haven't had much luck lately. Winner gets a spot in the annual match. Piper had to step out of the office for a bit but he let K-Dogg ponder things over.
C-

Main Event: Jeff Jarrett vs. Goldberg (c) in a Falls Count Anywhere Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
Goldberg defeated Jarrett in 12:17 by pinfall after a Jackhammer onto GM Roddy Piper's desk (he was still absent), breaking it in half. Defense #1 of Goldberg's TNA World Heavyweight title.
C+

Post-Match: Celebration
Bill Goldberg took the time to celebrate by coming back to the ring and hugging fans in the front row.
C


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Notes:
Curt Hennig improvised well in The Savage Sermon.
Randy Savage clearly enjoyed his freedom to go off-script.
Curt Hennig performed poorly in The Savage Sermon (what).
The performance of Randy Savage was good.
Father James Mitchell has now switched to a Pretentious Artist gimmick. It got an A.
Father James Mitchell improvised well.
Todd Pettengill did not do well without a script to follow.
BG James did poorly improvising dialogue.
Kip James struggled when going off-script.
Cheerleader Melissa took a crazy bump in her match.
Randy Savage seemed off his game tonight.
Konnan struggled when going off-script.
Roddy Piper struggled when going off-script.

[Spidey]

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This game knows me. While I'll try and contain my excitement (Fuck yeah! Cult Status!), I also know the grade can dwindle easily by an episode and put me back to Regional away from all the good talent I want to sign. Took this opportunity to reach out to a few big players WWE hasn't picked up yet. I also signed a few talents to Written contracts: Goldberg, Amy Dumas, AJ Styles, and Samoa Joe. The latter because they still have a lot to give in wrestling. Goldberg and Dumas are essentially anchors - very popular, very skilled who aren't very old and not very young (Goldberg is 37, Amy is 28). Let's see what TNA can do!




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Ha. I love little bits like this. Depending on how this thing goes (ultimate goal is to take the #1 spot from WWE) and if there's interest, maybe I'll run with CornellVerse stuff for another LP. Who knows. Created rasslers is kinda cool and there might be demand in the future. We'll see.




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I know she managed AMW for a while, and it's not like she has bad stats, but she's not that popular (the exact same popularity as Cheerleader Melissa and LuFisto) and she's in her 40s. That and my roster is a bit big and it's only getting bigger. I'm not ruling her out, but I have a lot of reasons not to pick up unpopular veterans, most notably I'm TNA trying not to do what irl TNA did businesswise.

[Spidey]

TNA World Heavyweight Champion

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Goldberg
B+




TNA X Division Champion

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Low Ki
D

[Yaz]

Here I am interrupting your flow with questions. Do you ever get those messages from more popular/experienced workers after shows that are titles like "Goldberg Opinion" and they say something like "I think that Low Ki kid doesn't click in the ring. You should cut bait." because they always come off as bitchy in my game

[Spidey]

Nah man I usually hold on to what I've done a day or so before I post. You're golden.

I haven't had a wrestler do that to me yet, but I think they do on my harder game settings. Playing on Easy because I still have no real clue what works and what doesn't.

Closest to that I get is sometimes my road agents will go nuts if I put guys in a "Call In The Ring" scenario because I thought their Psychology was fine when it wasn't.

Also I haven't picked up a Vince Russo when I had a Jim Cornette in the locker room. So far all my guys are cool with one another.

[Yaz]

Almost each show I get a message from Batista talking about how certain members of the roster don't deserve to be there, mostly the women. I'm gonna post up my next show, have a little surprise you will enjoy.

[Jeff Deliverer of Mail]

Still waiting to get a nerd to do a world mod update for mine, I have no clue how to do it.

[Spidey]

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Ep. 16
Week 1, April 2004 CA Leavey Center (South West)
Attendance: 4,102
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Little Nattie vs. Rena Mero
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Rena Mero defeated Nattie in 8:25 by pinfall while grabbing hold of the ropes.
D+

Triple X vs. Bobby Lashley & Ace Steel
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Triple X defeated Lashley & Steel in 8:24 when Elix Skipper made Steel submit to a Crossface.
E+

Shark Boy vs. Chris Harris
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Chris Harris defeated Shark Boy in 7:41 by pinfall after a Catatonic.
D-

Mystiko vs. Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: N/A
In-Ring Action: Extremely Poor
Mystiko defeated Matt Striker in 7:58 by DQ, Striker using a roll of pennies in full view of the referee.
E

Kid Kash vs. Super Crazy vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Ultimo Dragon defeated Kash & Crazy in 11:31 when Dragon pinned Kash following an Asai DDT.
D+



TNA iMpact

Opening: Authority
For the past couple of weeks, GM Roddy Piper has been on top of the game, and now he wants to give back to the TNA fans. He knew Curt Hennig was due a rematch for the TNA Legends title. He knew Savage did Styles dirty at Destination X. So tonight the main event is going to be a Triple Threat for Randy Savage's gold.
C+

Segment: Mystery
After Roddy Piper said his piece, the camera focused on the office door, which was ajar. Someone watched Piper make his announcement...
C+

Abyss vs. James Storm
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss defeated James Storm in 7:55 by pinfall after a Black Hole Slam. After the match, Father James Mitchell took a bow, promoting his "work of art" that is Abyss.
E

Segment: PPV Hype
Video of Samoa Joe, who will not forget Raven's unsportsmanlike conduct at Destination X. That night the better man won, but Raven can't sit on his perch forever. Lockdown will be Joe's night, even if it means going through friend and foe alike for the trophy. He hopes Raven beats Goldberg just for them to meet again, but at Slammiversary.
D

Segment: Tag Team Promo
The James Gang are under the weather, beating trash cans and tossing various garbage around the backstage area. They want to see the Bad Street Boyz again, very very soon.
E

Segment: Talking To The Audience
It was only for a moment, but Jeff Jarrett came out all beaten down. Fans laughed and jeered The Owner. His face went scarlet with fury, and told them in no uncertain terms he will have his vengeance.
D+

Juventud Guerrera vs. Konnan - Winner Gets A Lockdown Entry
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Konnan defeated Juvy in 11:50 by DQ, when Juice kicked him in the nards. Konnan gets a spot in next month's tournament.
D

Segment: Cage Dancing
Cheerleader Melissa entered the pod, but it was clear she wasn't into it. Still pissed off about her match a few nights ago, she left the cage, slamming it loudly.
C+

Segment: Couple
Ron Killings was about to have an interview with Todd Pettengill, but Velvet Sky of all people intervened. She started flirting with the star, asking him if he could get her a role for Break It 3. He grinned and told her he thought she was with Juventud. Sky winked and said "that's about to change".
C-

Segment: Product Shilling
Rena Mero revealed the cover of this month's Playboy magazine ...which she is on! With some other blondie.
C

Segment: PPV Hype
Curt Hennig promoted Lockdown and the Main Event, telling viewers that his sun may be setting soon, but before night falls he will take the Legends Championship AND the Lord of the Lockdown trophy with him. He's been truly humbled by his experiences here, but there's still a fire burning inside and come Hell or high water he will see his career through to the bitter end.
C-

LuFisto vs. Mickie James
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
LuFisto defeated Mickie James in 8:01 by pinfall after using a foreign object, her baton.
C

Segment: PPV Hype
Now Goldberg with the hype promo. He discussed his win against Jarrett, but he was just getting started. Raven was a clever man, but talkers don't last very long when put in a ring with him. Whatever tricks Raven may be up to will not be enough to take the TNA World title away from him. He came to TNA for this very reason, to be the beast he was born to be, and he quite likes his gold.
B-

Segment: Backstage Promo
Raven gloats about beating Samoa Joe and making him tap to his own finisher. He also points out that there's a shift in TNA and asks if Goldberg can feel it. His time at the top of the mountain is coming to an end. The suits have had their fun, and the first fires of the revolution have been lit. Quoth The Raven, Nevermore.
D

Main Event: Curt Hennig vs. AJ Styles vs. Randy Savage (c)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Savage defeated Styles and Hennig in 9:25 when Randy pinned Curt with a Diving Elbow Drop. After the match Curt Hennig was distraught. Defense #2 of Randy Savage's TNA Legends Championship.
D

Segment: Mystery
The Titantron went spastic, clipping through video footage of Raven, Goldberg, Curt Hennig, and Samoa Joe's Lockdown promos before settling on Roddy Piper and the person that was watching him. The words "EARLIER TONIGHT" illuminated the screen, and then the person, a masked man, attacked the General Manager with a lead pipe. Styles and Hennig's jaws dropped. Savage raised an eyebrow. Audio of someone laughing ended the show.
C+



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Notes:
Bobby Lashley seemed off his game tonight.
Roddy Piper worked the crowd well.
BG James didn't do well without a script to follow.
Kip James struggled.
Jeff Jarrett didn't do well either. Well fuck.
Konnan was visibly tiring towards the end of his match.
Ron Killings improvised well in his segment.
LuFisto and Mickie James have Pretty Good chemistry, and it lifted their match.
Raven didn't do well without a script. What the hell is going on?
AJ Styles seemed off his game tonight.

[Spidey]

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Have a few bits of news similar to this one. At first I thought the game was getting spastic because they're still pulling Bs, but I forgot how many people WWE did business with around the world. I still think they'll be fine.




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I set him to On Hiatus like The Rock. Tempted to pull him in, but just like Rock they're still technically contracted to WWE and I'd have to wait til they're in their final month.



For the first time in a while, TNA lost money this month ( -$72,496). I'd chalk that up to Written Contracts for my few active guys and a couple of big names I'm about to bring to the dinner table.



Also have to let a few guys go. I'm at 41 right now and making some elbow room would probably be for the best. I hate bloated rosters.

Some of these may be a shocker, but I just don't have a place for them in the near future:

Ace Steel
Bobby Lashley
Elix Skipper
Kid Kash

[Spidey]

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Ep. 17
Week 2, April 2004 AR K.L. Johnson Complex (Mid West)
Attendance: 4,094
Taped For Television

New Commentary: Jerry Lawler debuted in a three-man with Mike Tenay and Don West



TNA iMpact

Opening: Stable
Raven was already in the ring as he re-introduced his old friends from The Cause: Jeff Jarrett, Randy Savage, and Rena Mero. They rechristened themselves The Effect, and claimed full responsibility for the attack on Roddy Piper last week. They're back to restore order, giving Jeff Jarrett his job back as the authority of TNA. Pleased with themselves, they were on their way out...
C

Segment: Authority



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...when Mick Foley arrived! And he cut straight to the chase - Piper knew The Cause would try something soon, and signed Foley on as a Worst Case Scenario hire, meaning Mick Foley is the Acting General Manager of TNA! The Effect lost their shit as the fans cheered. Mick instructed Raven that he will be in action tonight against another Worst Case Scenario hire. Randy Savage grabbed the mic from Raven's hands and insulted Foley, saying he had no business meddling in their affairs. Foley replied Savage had no business still wrestling. The two almost came to blows when Security pulled everyone away.
B

Juventud Guerrera vs. Chris Sabin
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Juvy defeated Sabin in 8:13 by pinfall with a 450 Splash.
D-

Segment: Manager
Bret Hart also made an appearance, and promoted his new client, his niece Nattie Neidhardt. He told the crowd that after tonight, she won't be thought of as "little" anymore. She'll be teaming with Knockouts Champion Amy Dumas later on.
C

Segment: Manager
Father James Mitchell was back at it again, but this time he offered his services to Konnan. K-Dogg laughed in his face.
E+

Amy Dumas & Nattie Neidhardt vs. LuFisto & Rena Mero
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Amy Dumas & Nattie defeated Mero & LuFisto in 7:33 when Nattie made Rena tap out with The Sharpshooter.
D+

Post-Match: Catfight
As they celebrated, LuFisto jumped both women from behind. She threw Nattie out of the ring and depantsed Amy Dumas, exposing her iconic thong fully. LuFisto laughed and skipped towards the exit.
C+

Segment: Backstage Argument
Goldberg and Curt Hennig discussed which of The Effect was the one to attack Piper. Curt believed they're just taking responsibility, that the culprit was someone else in the locker room. Goldberg got angry, asking Curt why would they lie. The two got heated for a minute before cooling down, realizing that they need to be on the same page if they're going to eradicate the power-hungry group.
C-

AJ Styles vs. Ultimo Dragon
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Ultimo Dragon in 10:26 by pinfall with The Styles Clash.
D+

Post-Match: Respect
AJ Styles came up to Dragon, and offered a handshake. Dragon accepted it and the two posed together for the fans.
D

Segment: Backstage Interview
Percy Pringle talked to Ron "The Truth" Killings about losing his X Division title at Destination X. Truth admitted not being fully in the game, but now that there aren't four other dudes to keep an eye on, he wants his rematch against Low Ki mano e mano. Last time they fought, Low Ki couldn't answer the referee's 10 Count. Truth wanted to see if he can respond next week in a Last Man Standing Match!
D-

Pre-Match: Walking Backstage



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW8Y533h69Y&t=16s

STING IS HERE! The Icon's music filled the arena as he walked from the parking lot, through the backstage hallway, and onto the ramp. He slapped hands with a few from the front row and stepped inside the ring.
B-

Main Event: ??? vs. Raven
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Sting defeated Raven in 11:28 by DQ when Rena Mero handed Raven a bat and Raven pummeled him in full view of the referee. Raven stood staring down at Sting as the show came to an end.
D+



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Notes:
Raven clearly enjoyed the freedom to go off-script.
Mick Foley debuted his Fan Favorite gimmick. It got an A*.
Mick worked the crowd well.
Randy Savage improvised well.
The Juvy vs. Sabin match was too long given who all was involved.
Bret Hart debuted his Fun Babyface gimmick. It got an A*.
Bret improvised well without a script.
Father James Mitchell improvising interactions with the crowd.
Nattie Neidhardt and Bret Hart are a good pairing, they play off each other well.
AJ Styles and Ultimo Dragon have Great chemistry, and it showed in their performance.
Ron Killings struggled while going off-script.
Ron Killings has a dreadfully stale character, a change is needed.
Percy Pringle worked the crowd well.
Sting debuted his Old School Face gimmick. It got an A*.

[Spidey]

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Ep. 18
Week 2, April 2004 AK Curtis Menard Sports (North West)
Attendance: 3,870
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Chris Harris vs. Jay Lethal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Jay Lethal made his debut by defeating Harris in 7:43 with a surprise rollup.
D-

Bad Street vs. Sabin & Sydal
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Bad Street defeated Sabin & Sydalin 11:02 when Matthews pinned Sydal with a Virginia Neck Tie after valet Cheerleader Melissa interfered.
D+

Abyss & James Storm vs. Shark Boy & Mystiko
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Abyss & Storm defeated Shark Boy & Mystiko in 8:48 when Abyss defeated Shark Boy by pinfall after The Black Hole Slam.
E+


TNA iMpact

Opening: Ron Killings vs. Low Ki (c) in a Last Man Standing Match
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Ron Killings defeated Low Ki in 11:48 when Low Ki couldn't answer the ten count following multiple Consequences by Truth. Ron Killings has regained the X Division Championship.
D

Segment: Authority
Done up similar to Trauma: Life in the ER, Roddy Piper was seen slowly making strides in his recovery. He sat down with cameramen and while he thanked Foley and Sting for coming in and keeping the peace, his attacker will be brought to justice by his own hands. He knew who did it, but wanted to see if his assailant was man enough to admit it to the fans. Scene ended on the wild eyes of Piper.
B-

Segment: Outside Of The Arena
Amy Dumas was at a small local bar playing with a band a few might know in a few years called The Luchagors. When the band finished their set, they were met with heckling. LuFisto and Cheerleader Melissa were at a table jeering the Knockouts Champion. Amy Dumas leapt off the stage and a bar fight broke out. After Melissa smashed a pint against her cranium, Dumas went through a table after being suplexed by LuFisto!
C+


Segment: Tag Team Promo
Crowd Reaction: Lifted
Randy Savage and Jeff Jarrett declared their intent to bring Curt Hennig and Goldberg down a peg tonight. Even though Raven will be the one to meet the World Champion at Lockdown, Jarrett promised to be the one to give Goldberg his first pin in the Main Event. Savage reminded the folks at home that no matter who claims to be in charge around here, whether it's a crippled Scotsman or a crippled stuntman, the Jesus Christ of Pro Wrestling answers to no one.
C

Velvet Sky vs. Nattie Neidhardt
Crowd Reaction: not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Velvet Sky defeated Nattie in 7:45 by Pinfall after a Blond Ambition following interference from her boyfriend Juvy.
D+

Segment: Authority
Mick Foley was backstage with Raven. Raven demanded a challenge tonight, and he didn't care who it was. Foley agreed and reminded him that he acted unbecoming of a #1 Contender when he assaulted Samoa Joe last pay per view, so they'll be meeting up again very soon. Raven sighed and said of course he'd book him against Samoa Joe.
C

Segment: Backstage
Sting was in the building! But...someone was watching him very closely. They followed him from the Parking Lot and to the Locker Room. There was a lead pipe in their hands...but then the person in question laughed and dropped the pipe to the ground. It gave a resounding metallic clang.
B-

Samoa Joe vs. Raven
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Samoa Joe defeated Raven in 8:03 when Raven kicked him in the nards. DQ.
D+

Segment: Manager
Father James Mitchell was back at it again, this time badgering AJ Styles. AJ told him to buzz off. Aaand scene.
D

Segment: Video Package
It's a hype vid for The Effect vs. Goldberg and Hennig coming up. Legends Champion and former World versus World and former Legends Champion.
C

Segment: PPV Hype
Jerry Lawler got up from commentary and explained the scenario for Lockdown: Barring injury or acts of God, last year's winner will compete and defend the mantle of Lord. Meaning Ron Killings is automatically entered. This got fans excited.
B-

Main Event: The Effect vs. Goldberg & Curt Hennig
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
The Effect defeated Goldberg & Hennig when Jarrett pinned Goldberg following a run-in distraction by Raven.
D+

Post-Match: Tantrum
Hennig went to help Goldberg up, but Goldberg shoved him away. He was clearly pissed off as the show came to a close.
B-



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Notes:
Jay Lethal debuted his Happy-Go-Lucky gimmick. It got an A*
Shark Boy and Mystiko showed Excellent Chemistry when working together.
Ron Killings has now switched to a Dude gimmick. It got an A.
Father James Mitchell clearly enjoyed going off-script.

[Spidey]

TNA X Division Champion

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Ron "The Truth" Killings
D-



I decided what the hell and looked over every company's champion and where they stand compared to TNA's. I don't do this sorta thing much anyways.

Also have the companies ranked based on Importance.


WWE CULT
WWE Cruiserweight: Spanky E-
WWE Heavyweight: Kurt Angle A
WWE Tag Team: Los Guerreros (Eddie & Chavo Guerrero) C-
WWE Women's: Linda Miles D-
WWE World: Shawn Michaels A
WWE World Tag Team: Booker T & Goldust C-

TNA CULT
King Of The Road (Annual Event): AJ Styles B+
Lord of the Lockdown (Annual Event): Ron Killings B-
NWA-TNA World: Goldberg B+
NWA-TNA World Tag Team: The James Gang (BG & Kip James) D+
TNA Knockouts: Amy Dumas C
TNA Legends: Randy Savage B-
TNA X Division: Ron Killings D+

MLW REGIONAL
MLW Global Tag-Team Crown: Carly Colon & CM Punk D-
MLW World Heavyweight: Shane Douglas B
MLW World Junior Heavyweight: Paul London D

3PW REGIONAL
3PW Heavyweight: VACANT (Was Jay Lethal) B


XPW REGIONAL
XPW King of the Deathmatch: Vic Grimes B+
XPW World Heavyweight: Altar Boy Luke B+
XPW World Tag Team: Danny Doring & Halloween C-

ROH SMALL
ROH Champion: Homicide B
ROH Tag Team: Izzy & Dixie (Special K) C-

JAPW SMALL
JAPW Heavyweight: Homicide B-
JAPW Light Heavyweight: EC Negro C-
JAPW Tag Team: EC Negro & Magic C-
JAPW Television: Monsta Mack D-

OVW SMALL
OVW Heavyweight: American Dragon C+
OVW Southern Tag Team: VACANT (Was Payne and Matt Morgan, aka Painkillers) D-

WWC SMALL
WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight: The Tahitian Prince C-
WWC Television: Austin Aries D+
WWC Universal Heavyweight: Jay Briscoe B
WWC World Tag Team: Reggaeton B & Eddie Colon C-
WWC World Television: Rico Suave E+

FWA REGIONAL
FWA All-England: Mark Sloan D
FWA British Heavyweight: Alex Shane B
FWA British Tag Team: Alex Shane & Ulf Herman D+

BCW REGIONAL
BCW Can-Am Heavyweight: TJ Wilson C+
BCW Can-Am Tag Team: TNT (Tyson Dux & El Tornado) D+
BCW Can-Am Television: Larry Destiny D-

NWA: Wildside SMALL
NWA Georgia Junior Heavyweight: Onyx C-
NWA Wildside Heavyweight: NOSAWA B-
NWA Wildside Tag Team: Tank & Scottie Wrenn D+
NWA Wildside TV: Hotstuff Hernandez C-

NECW SMALL
NECW Heavyweight: Maverick Wild C+
NECW Tag Team: Alex Arion & Sonny Siaki D+

UPW SMALL
UPW Heavyweight: Tom Howard B
UPW Intercontinental: Ghostwalker D-
UPW Tag Team: Ballard Brothers (Shane & Shannon Ballard) C-

IWA-MS SMALL
IWA Mid-South Heavyweight: Corporal Robinson C+
IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight: Shark Boy D
IWA-MS King of the Deathmatch (Annual Event): Corporal Robinson A*
IWA-MS Ted Petty Invitational (Annual Event): Chris Hero A*

ASW SMALL
British Heavyweight: Alex Shane A*
British Mid-Heavyweight: Robbie Brookside C-
British Open Tag Team: Doug Williams & Robbie Brookside D+

HWA SMALL
HWA Cruiserweight: Rory Fox C
HWA Heavyweight: Shane Douglas C+
HWA Tag Team: Matt Stryker & Rory Fox C-

PWI SMALL
PWI International Wrestling: Shane Douglas B
PWI Tag Team: Kid Kash & Michael Modest D

ECWA SMALL
ECWA Heavyweight: Cheetah Master C+
ECW Mid-Atlantic: Jose Maximo C-
ECWA Super 8 (Annual Event): Cheetah Master B-
ECWA Tag Team: Mr. Ooh La La & Mike Kruel C

CW SMALL
Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight: Maverick Wild C+
Chaotic Wrestling New England: Dukes Dalton D
Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team: Slash & Adam Booker D

NWA:ECCW SMALL
ECCW Hardcore: Dropkick Murphy E+
ECCW Pacific Cup (Annual Event): Scotty Mac D+
NWA/ECCW Pacific Northwest Heavyweight: Juggernaut C+
NWA/ECCW Tag Team: Disco Fury & Johnny Canuck D+

FIP SMALL
FIP Heavyweight: Jimmy Yang B-
FIP Tag Team: Jigsaw & Sonjay Dutt D

NWA:UK SMALL
NWA United Kingdom Heavyweight: Andre Baker B
NWA United Kingdom Junior Heavyweight: Mark Sloan D+

SW SMALL
Stampede British Commonwealth: Carl Oulett D+
Stampede International Tag Team: Johnny Divine & Harry Smith D+
Stampede North American Heavyweight: Stampede Kid B

PWG SMALL
PWG World Heavyweight: Crowbar C+
PWG World Tag Team: Juilio Dinero & Eddie Edwards D

CZW SMALL
CZW Best of the Best (Annual Event): GQ C
CZW Death Match (Annual Event): Lobo C
CZW Ironman: The Messiah C-
CZW Tournament of Death (Annual Event): Nick Mondo C
CZW World Heavyweight: The Messiah C+
CZW World Junior Heavyweight: Ruckus C
CZW World Tag Team: H8 Club (Nate Hatred & Nick Gage) D+

APW SMALL
APW Tag Team: Team Chismo (Excalibur & Disco Machine) D
APW Universal Heavyweight: Marty Jannety C+
APW Worldwide Internet: Super Dragon C-

CHIKARA SMALL
CHIKARA Campeonatos de Parejas: UltraZERO (Mister ZERO & UltraMantis Black) D-
CHIKARA Grand Championship: Salvatore Rinauro A
CHIKARA Young Lions Cup: Hallowicked C-



TNA

Brand Prestige: C-

Brand Momentum: A*

Size: Cult (Need 8 Regions in America to have C+ in Importance to move up to National status)



Importance:

Great Lakes: D-
Mid Atlantic: D-
Mid South: D+
Mid West: D
New England: D
North West: D-
South East: D+
South West: D-
Tri State: D
Puerto Rico: E-
Hawaii: E+

The Maritimes: F
Quebec: F+
Ontario: F+
The Prairies: F+
British Columbia: F+

Central England: F-
Northern England: F-
Scotland: F-
Southern England: F-
Ireland: F-

Northern Mexico: F+
South Eastern Mexico: F+
West Central Mexico: F+

Tohoku: F-
Kanto: F-
Chubu: F-
Kinki: F-
Chugoku: F-
Shikoku: F-
Kyushu: F-
Hokkaido: F-

Central Europe: F-
Scandinavia: F-
Mediterranean: F-
Eastern Europe: F-

Western Australia: F-
Central Australia: F-
Eastern Australia: F-
New Zealand: F-




Popularity:

Great Lakes: D
Mid Atlantic: D
Mid South: D+
Mid West: D
New England: D
North West: D
South East: D+
South West: D
Tri State: D
Puerto Rico: E+
Hawaii: D

The Maritimes: F+
Quebec: F+
Ontario: F+
The Prairies: F+
British Columbia: F+

Central England: F-
Northern England: F-
Scotland: F-
Southern England: F-
Ireland: F-

Northern Mexico: F+
South Eastern Mexico: F+
West Central Mexico: F+

Tohoku: F-
Kanto: F-
Chubu: F-
Kinki: F-
Chugoku: F-
Shikoku: F-
Kyushu: F-
Hokkaido: F-

Central Europe: F-
Scandinavia: F-
Mediterranean: F-
Eastern Europe: F-

Western Australia: F-
Central Australia: F-
Eastern Australia: F-
New Zealand: F-

Every place that could be effected right now has shown improvement. Huzzah.

[Spidey]

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Ep. 19
Week 3, April 2004 IN Hammond Civic Center (Great Lakes)
Attendance: 4,120
Taped For Television



Dark Matches

Ocean Myst vs. Juventud Guerrera & Matt Striker
Crowd Reaction: Not Much In The Way Of Heat
In-Ring Action: Solid
Shark Boy and Mystiko, now going by the team name Ocean Myst, lost to Juvy and Striker in 8:02 when Juvy pinned Mystiko after using a handful of salt with the referee distracted.
D

Segment: Backstage
Ultimo Dragon received a phone call. It was all in Japanese so I couldn't translate it, but Dragon seemed quite chipper during the conversation.
D-

Samoa Joe vs. Joey Matthews
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Joe defeated Joey in 11:02 by submission with the Coquina Clutch.
D

Segment: Hype Package
Super Crazy is quite super if you give him a chance.
E+

Abyss vs. Konnan
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Abyss defeated Konnan in 8:49 by Count Out.
D-


TNA iMpact

Opening: Authority
Todd Pettengill grabbed a brief word with Interim GM Mick Foley. He asked him about The Effect and if he was concerned with what they might do days before Lockdown. Foley wasn't worried, and with the looming presence of Sting now part of TNA he's felt a new wave of confidence there in Indiana. So much so that he's booked the Main Event- it will be Jeff Jarrett, The Owner of TNA, against Mick Foley! He gave a smile and slid back into his office, leaving Todd flummoxed.
D+

Low Ki vs. Jay Lethal
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Solid
Low Ki defeated Lethal in 7:58 by pinfall with a Ki Krusher.
C-

Segment: Promo
Ron Killings was in the locker room discussing how much last year's Lockdown win meant to him. He got the opportunity to challenge for the World title at Slammiversary. He has kept a lucrative movie deal in check. Multiple X Division Champion. Who knows what this year would bring for him if he could be Lord of the Lockdown twice in a row...
D-


Segment: Ringside Brawl
Amy Dumas came out for a ringside interview with Jerry Lawler, but was stopped short when LuFisto attacked her from behind. LuFisto attempted to toss her over the ramp, but Dumas countered, sending LuFisto flying off the runway! Dumas posed with the Knockouts Championship.
D

Segment: Manager
Father James Mitchell watched the women fight from a wall screen before Percy Pringle got his attention. Pringle stated that for the past few weeks Mitchell has asked around the locker room for management services. Having failed to sign anyone at every turn, should Mitchell focus on bringing Abyss to the focus of TNA? Father James Mitchell smirked, telling him that Abyss was ready, and that whoever gave Pringle his information was a liar. Someone did sign with Mitchell, and he will be in their corner very, very soon.
D-

AJ Styles & Jerry Lynn vs. America's Most Wanted
Crowd Reaction: Average
In-Ring Action: Decent
Styles and Lynn defeated AMW in 10:03 when AJ Styles pinned Chris Harris after the Styles Clash .
D+

Segment: Talking To The Audience
Curt Hennig came out to address Goldberg and The Effect, but changed his mind as he walked down the ramp. Hennig's time in TNA is coming to a close, he can feel it. For months he just can't reclaim the spirit he had for the business. But he wanted to end things on a high note. He spoke with Foley and will be able to fight in the upcoming Lord of the Lockdown Tournament. He couldn't find his words on what was left to be said, so just gave a thank you and exited.
E+

Segment: Product Shilling
Mickie James and Angelina Love are just so fucking cute in their TNA apparel and can't wait to take it off...and send it to you customers when you give your Credit Card information over on shoptna.com.
C

Segment: Backstage
Behind closed doors, Sting is berating Goldberg, telling him to get his head in the game. They're still outnumbered. It's possible to eradicate the menace at Lockdown, however - Goldberg retains against Raven and Sting wins the tournament. Being the owner, Jarrett is already has a spot so best Sting could do was request entry as well. Goldberg agreed, and didn't know what came over him last week. Strong front in the face of the enemy!
B-

Segment: Lockdown Hype
The James Gang parody The Green Mile, right down to the Kip calling himself Kip James, Kip like taking a nap, it's even spelled the same. Prison might not be in The James Gang's future, but for Lockdown they'll probably have a thing or two in store for the inmates, Kip: "Maybe Mickie will do her famous ping pong trick!"
C-

Main Event: Mick Foley vs. Jeff Jarrett
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Mick Foley defeated Jeff Jarrett in 18:40 by pinfall.
C-

Post-Match: Attack
Raven came out with Randy Savage and Rena Mero in tow. They pummeled Foley into a bloody mess before Raven grabbed a mic. He is sick of the disrespect given by Foley, Sting, Piper, and Goldberg. The Effect are a greater threat to their comfy desk-slobbering lives than they realize. Raven reminded the audience that last year he challenged for the World Championship at Lockdown and won. Goldberg has no strong army to challenge The Effect. It's already over for him. Raven threw the mic down and picked the fallen Jarrett up, smiling at the camera.
B-



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Notes:
Todd Pettengill did not do well without a script to follow.
Ron Killings was very poor when trying to improvise dialogue.
Percy Pringle III improvised well without a script.
So did Father James Mitchell.
AJ Styles looked good in his match.
Curt Hennig struggled when going off-script.
Mick Foley was visibly tiring towards the end of the Main Event.
Jeff Jarrett seemed off his game tonight.
Mick Foley looked good post-match.

[Yaz]

"when you give your Credit Card information"

They are gonna be selling feet pics soon aren't they?

[Spidey]

You know me well.

[Spidey]

I mean in the biblical sense.

[Yaz]

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[Spidey]

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PPV Theme: "Throw It All Away" by Default


Raven vs. Goldberg (c)

LuFisto vs. Amy Dumas (c)

The Lord of the Lockdown Tournament






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Raven has an army. Goldberg is Goldberg. They go head-to-head in the place Raven walked out as World Champion last year. Will lightning strike twice for the gang leader, or can the current World Champion deter the hardcore icon and the power-starving clique? The fate of TNA could very well hang in the balance.



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Newcomer LuFisto pranced in with baton in hand to challenge rockstar Amy Dumas for the fledgling Knockouts Championship. For weeks the young rookie has one-upped Dumas at every turn (with some assistance from Dumas's longtime rival Cheerleader Melissa) but Dumas found her veracity last week by chunking The Maestro off the stage. At Lockdown, someone must Face The Music!



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A Lordship awaits the victor of a Tournament that has already produced one champion. Only one of the eight men set to fight will be able to take the Lockdown Trophy and the right to face the World Champion at Slammiversary. The Owner of TNA pulled some strings to get in. Killings, last year's Lord, is in by default. Old Cause stablemate Konnan is in. Wrestling Icon Sting is in. Hennig is in in what could be his last night as a TNA wrestler. Watch the drama unfold in what is geared to be a memorable tourney.

[Spidey]

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Few tidbits I thought was interesting:


Konnan made it to the Finals last year.
Sting is the only man to enter undefeated (1-0 against Raven, Goldberg's challenger).
Jeff Jarrett feuded with Konnan and Raven last Lockdown, losing the World title in the process. Now he is in Raven's group and Konnan, a former member, is his first opponent.
Unlike last year's contestants, Curt Hennig did not lose by pinfall or submission - he was Counted Out.
If AJ Styles wins, he would be the most decorated man to make his name in TNA (Winning Lord of the Lockdown, King of the Road, TNA World Championship, and the X Division Championship).
There is a 21-year age difference between the youngest entrant (Samoa Joe, 25) and the oldest (Curt Hennig, 46).

[Spidey]

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Week 3, April 2004 Hi-Cannon Activities Center (Hawaii)
Attendance: 4,994
PPV Buy Rate: 0.23
Live On Pay Per View


TNA Lockdown 2004

Opener: Authority
Mick Foley was getting ready for the upcoming Savage Sermon interview when he decided to then and there to drop a bomb - Roddy Piper will be there next week for iMpact!
C+

AJ Styles vs. Ultimo Dragon (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
AJ Styles defeated Dragon in 8:06 by pinfall with The Styles Clash. AJ advances.
C-

Segment: In-Ring Interview
It's The Savage Sermon! Randy Savage wondered how Piper was doing, but what was really on his mind and the question he actually cared to ask - Where does Mick Foley get off? Where does he get off assuming Savage, The Second Coming Himself, had no business in wrestling? Foley doubled down, telling him to his face that he's no Jesus, but he'll see him and his Effect buddies really soon. Randy retaliated, landing the first punch, but Foley kept his ground and the two continued to brawl, spilling out of the ring and into the stands! Security eventually pulled them apart but not before Mick Foley gained a black eye.
B

Ron Killings vs. Curt Hennig (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction:Good
In-Ring Action: Decent
Curt Hennig defeated last year's Lord in 12:29 by pinfall with a quick cradle. Hennig advances.
D-

Segment: Retirement
There are numerous blue balloons hooked to the corners of the ring. Goldberg, Sting, and Bret Hart were already in the ring when Curt's theme hit. He came out, spoke his piece about this being a special night for him because after Lockdown he was hanging his boots up for good. He thanked the old guard that came to honor him, and the fans in Hawaii, sad that this was the first time TNA came to the region and it's his last. Got a big "Thank You Hennig" chant going. Hennig teared up before saying "No, thank you" and the segment went uninterrupted.
C+

Jeff Jarrett vs. Konnan (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Jarrett defeated Konnan in 12:40 by pinfall, illegally using the ropes for the advantage.
C-

Segment: Movie Parody
Kip James rested in a cell with a Break It 2 poster on the wall. BG James was a voiceover, narrating the scene like Morgan Freeman in Shawshank Redemption. "For what feels like years Kip waited for someone to challenge for his tag team gold. But no one came. That night, as the guards leaned against the walls in mid-drifting slumber, Kip decided to break out." Kip got up and moved the poster, exposing a tunnel. He crawled out of it. Next scene was Kip covered in mud, with BG hosing him down. They shrug, wondering where they can find opponents. Definitely not in prison.
C+

Samoa Joe vs. Sting (Lord of Lockdown Quarterfinals)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
Sting defeated Joe in 8:34 by pinfall with The Scorpion Death Drop.
D

Segment: Warming Up
Amy Dumas was in the back warming up. She lifted her Knockouts title onto her shoulders proudly and walked out of the locker room.
C

LuFisto vs. Amy Dumas (c)
Crowd Reaction: Good
In-Ring Action: Good
LuFisto did not defeat Dumas in 7:33 due to disqualifying herself when she lost her cool and struck Dumas across the head with her baton. Defense #2 of Dumas's TNA Knockouts Championship.
C+

Segment: Manager Interview
Percy Pringle stood by with Rena Mero and #1 Contender Raven. Rena addressed the elephant in the room - The Effect itself. She told Percy how Goldberg stood no chance in beating Raven. They are stronger than some beefcake. And does anyone really believe it's over if Raven couldn't get it done? There are things set in motion that nobody can prevent, and soon everyone in TNA will feel the effect. With that she walked off with a smirking Raven who stayed silent the entire time. Percy watched on with bugged eyes.
D+

Segment: Cage Dancing
The cage made an appearance! This one is special because it fits the theme of a prison with iron bars instead of the iron bars it had before. Cheerleader Melissa had school spirit yes she did, with a short skirt that had the Knockouts title airbrushed on her lady bits. Enjoy 2004 dear reader.
C+

AJ Styles vs. Curt Hennig (Lord of Lockdown Semi-Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Curt Hennig defeated AJ Styles in 8:51 by pinfall with a Perfect-Plex following interference by Randy Savage. Hennig appeared confused, but still advances to the Finals.
D+

Segment: Warming Up
Before squaring off with Jeff Jarrett, Sting grabbed a cameraman and aired his grievance with The Owner. He might be in TNA due to being a Worst Case Scenario sign, but he's gonna be here for a long time. Jarrett and his band of merry misfits better get used to it. He'll get justice for Piper because he carries a bat wherever he goes.
C+

Segment: Manager
For a month Father James Mitchell has extended his art, his managerial services. Nobody accepted, except one. Camera pans over to the person and it's...Angelina Love!? Uh, what? She's decked out in a black turtleneck and beret so maybe this won't be so bad...
D-

Jeff Jarrett vs. Sting (Lord of Lockdown Semi-Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Sting defeated Jarrett in 9:47 by pinfall with a Scorpion Death Drop following botched interference by Raven.
C

Segment: Couple
Juventud Guerrera was showing Mickie James how to extend her leg up against a wall, to perfect her Mick Kick. She tried, failed, and then Juvy demonstrated by taking her leg and placing it up onto his shoulder. She squealed in discomfort and glee. Velvet Sky walked in, saw the two in a compromising situation, and huffed out of the room.
C

Segment: Outside The Arena
Roddy Piper broadcasted from his hospital bed, showing that he could get out and walk. He's recovered, and if his assailant doesn't reveal themselves to the fans tonight then he'll expose them next week.
B

Curt Hennig vs. Sting (Lord of Lockdown Finals)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Good
Hennig defeated Sting (you read that right) in 8:21 with one foot on the ropes. He cheated? Curt Hennig wins The Lord of the Lockdown trophy!
D-

Segment: Hype
Abyss was outside the arena, staring at tiki mask from a kiosk. He picked one up, but when the vendor asked him if he'll pay for it he broke the piece in two. Abyss walked off as the cashier stood visibly shaking.
C-

Segment: Special Entrance
Goldberg came out to fire dancers twirling balls of fire around him.
B-

Raven vs. Goldberg (c)
Crowd Reaction: Great
In-Ring Action: Great
Goldberg defeated Raven in 9:04 with a Jackhammer in the center of the ring. Defense #2 of Goldberg's TNA World Championship.
C

Post-Match: Confrontation
The Effect flanked the entrance ramp as Goldberg watched on. Curt Hennig's theme hit, and he came out, toting a lead pipe in one hand, mask in the other. He smirked, dropped the items on the ramp, and made a beeline for the ring. Goldberg stood his ground. Curt lunged as if he was about to enter, but stopped himself. He backed off, still sporting the smirk. Goldberg beckoned him to get in. A recovering Raven low-blowed Goldberg and together Raven, Hennig, Savage, and Jarrett jumped the World Champion. Rena Mero watched on with a smile on her face to end the event.
C


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Mick Foley improvised well in the opening.
Mick Foley worked the crowd well during The Savage Sermon.
Goldberg clearly enjoyed the freedom in working without a script during Hennig's retirement segment.
Sting did a masterful job improvising interactions with the crowd during the retirement segment.
Bret Hart worked the crowd well in the same segment.
Curt Hennig did not come out looking good in his retirement segment.
BG James clearly enjoyed having no script to follow in the Shawshank parody.
Kip improvised well during the parody.
There were times when there was a definite lack of psychology on display in the LuFisto/Dumas match, and it drifted a little.
Rena Mero improvised well in the Effect management segment.
Percy Pringle III performed well in the same segment.
The performance of AJ Styles stood out as being good in his match with Hennig.
Curt Hennig foreshadowed a heel turn for months and it concluded tonight in a success.
Father James Mitchell improvised well in his client segment.
Roddy Piper worked the crowd well in his hospital bed.

[Spidey]

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So don't delay! Act now! Supplies are running out!

[Spidey]

The Lord of the Lockdown Winner

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Curt Hennig
B-

Lord of the Lockdown
2003: Ron Killings
2004: Curt Hennig



Character Changes

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Angelina Love will be classing it up as Father James Mitchell's art protégé.

[Spidey]

---Discontinued due to shitty corrupt game files---

[smarkmouth]

---Discontinued due to shitty corrupt game files---
Disheartening, I'm sorry to hear.

[Spidey]

Idk if I'll keep up w this with its vanilla CornellVerse wrestlers or not, but I hate just dropping this kind of game and the posts that come with it.