Impact thoughts for 4-21-11

My thoughts on the April 21, 2011 episode of Impact

This weeks Impact started with a really good promo from AJ Styles in the cage with the weapons calling out Bully Ray and wanting payback for being power bombed through a table. Bully’s promo was good as usual also, as he is one of the best talkers in the business. The only problem I had with Ray’s promo and this is a recurring TNA problem is that he called AJ “kid”. AJ’s been in TNA since day one and Russo or who ever feels the need to treat these guys like that. Ray hinting that he was going to get in there with AJ and then not was the usual heal tactic, but Ray does it so well. Then Daniels coming out and throwing Ray into the cage and the back and forth with AJ and Ray in the cage was really good stuff to watch. Gunner then comes out and he and Daniels brawl to the back. AJ sets Bully Ray up on a table and climbs to the top of the cage, but Ray escapes before AJ could dive on him. Good opening segment.

Murphy & Rob Terry come out and issue a challenge to Beer Money in the cage for the Tag Team Titles. Beer Money come out and of course accept and the match is on. The match was pretty good with Beer Money getting the win after the DWI on Rob Terry.

Jeff and Karen Jarrett come into the arena on a horse and carriage with Jeff saying he is going to crown her Queen of the Mountain was the typical Jarrett promo.

Hulk Hogan comes to the ring for a promo, “brother”. Typical Hogan talk with Hogan saying he calls the shots and is the main reason wrestling is what it is, then he calls out RVD. RVD comes to the ring and Hogan says that RVD will pay for turning down the offer from Immortal. RVD says that Hogan used to be so loved by everyone years ago, and that he turned his back for ratings and how everyone wants him out of the business. Hogan brings up the slamming a giant bit again and says RVD’s career has been mediocre and he will always be a mid card player with out the Hulkster. Sting comes out and says that at Sacrifice RVD will be challenging Sting for the World Title. Sting then said that the network gave him the freedom to pick whoever he wanted to defend the belt against. Hogan says that the Network doesn’t have the guts to talk to him face to face because he’s running the show. Hogan then announces that RVD will be facing Abyss tonight and Hogan will be at ringside and that Sting will defend the Title against Matt Hardy. Decent back and forth, but Hogan is stale, and this whole “network” storyline has gotta go further. Dixie has to be the person running the “network”. That would make the most logical sense, which means we’ll probably have some more illogical booking given the way TNA runs.

Kurt Angle was in the back looking for the Jarretts and some guy told him that they came in on a horse and carriage. Angle walks off. What ever. I’m really getting tired of this feud.

Madison and Tara backstage bickering and Madison accusing Tara for being in cahoots with Mickie and the two argue more. Lame!

Kurt Angle is in the back with Eric Young who is feeding the horses “Mongo and Sid.” Goof ball Eric Young just doesn’t do it for me.

Mexican America comes out and Anarquia cuts an Anti-American promo and they lower the Mexican flag again. Another dumb storyline.

Rosita & Sarita defend the Knockouts Tag Titles against Madison Rayne & Tara. Not much of a match. The champs get the win and Madison and Tara argue some more.

The Jarretts are in the ring with a throne and a crown for Karen and Jeff cuts a promo about what a great wife she is. Karen looks dumb with the crown. Horse dung comes down from the ceiling and lands right on Karen, then Kurt Angle comes out and Angle slams Jeff on the throne. Kurt gets on the mic and says he knows someone who will lay her hands on Karen and calls her his mistress. This storyline is really hokey.

Hogan gives Abyss a pep talk back stage, then Hogan confronts Ken Anderson about blowing his chance to be part of Immortal and if he knows anything about who’s running the network. Anderson pretty much disses him and Hogan says he can’t stand him and Anderson dares hogan to hit him and Hogan says he will on his time. Anderson says he’s bored and walks off. Hogan then gets Abyss psyched for his match with RVD.

RVD vs. Abyss was a good match. The match ended when Abyss hit RVD with a pipe. Hogan and Abyss set up RVD for a double team and Crimson comes out to make the save.

Another backstage promo from Sting. Not too much to it, just Sting pretty much saying he doesn’t sweat Hogan or Immortal. OK promo.

Matt Hardy promo saying the Jeff Hardy belt meant everything to the Hardys and Sting just tossed it, and says he’s going show Sting how cold blooded he really is. That belt did look ridiculous.

Matt Morgan in the ring saying he’s looking to get back in the World Title hunt and that he should at the top of the list and is tired of waiting for his time to come. He says if doesn’t get the shot, he’s gonna take it. Scott Steiner comes out. He and Morgan go back and forth on the mic for a bit, with Steiner saying that he deserves a Title match more than Morgan. Morgan saying that he respects Steiner for all he’s done, but tells Scott not to confuse his respect as a sign of weakness. Steiner attacks Morgan and locks in the Steiner Recliner. Decent segment. Morgan cuts good promos and Steiner is crazy.

Miss Tessmacher returns and says she wants to be the Knockouts champion. OK promo.

They showed an ad for shoptna.com and I was in there!

Velvet and Winter argue back stage about Angelina being a zombie or whatever, Velvet gets her hands on Winter’s throat, then Angelina attacks Velvet. More stupidity. This storyline has to be the worst in wrestling right now.

Sting vs. Matt Hardy for the World Title. Matt comes out with Jeff’s belt. Sting comes out and Immortal blocks him from coming to the ring and Fortune come out and brawl with Immortal. Gunner hits Sting in the leg with a pipe. They had a really good match with Sting getting the pin after the Scorpion Death Drop. Ken Anderson comes out and Mic Checks Sting and then gives Matt Hardy a Mic Check also. He stood over both of them with his mic lowering from the ceiling. He cut a promo telling Sting he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon and “pretty soon it’s gonna be 1-2-3.”

More of the Jarretts in the back with Karen screaming a lot and she and Jeff worrying about who Angle’s “mistress” could be.

Hogan on his cell phone, then says Anderson is smarter than he looks, but now he’s gonna pay for not joining Immortal, then yaps more about how tired he is of the “network”.

Ken Anderson promo in the back about giving Sting and Matt Mic Checks, saying he doesn’t like either guy.

Sting says that he’s more worried about getting revenge on Anderson then the network-Immortal power struggle.

That’s this week’s show. Overall I thought it was ok. I’ve seen better and worse from TNA.