5-10-12 Impact results and thoughts

Coverage and thoughts on the May 10, 2012 episode of Impact

The show starts with Bobby Roode coming to the ring. He brags that he is the greatest and most dominant champion in TNA history. Then he talks about how he took Ken Anderson, Jeff Hardy & RVD. Then he says that in 2 weeks he will officially be the longest TNA Champion ever. Then he says that in 3 days RVD gets in the ring with the “it” factor. Roode says that if RVD thinks he will win the title he is mistaken. He then says there no or nothing that will stop his World Title domination. Then RVD comes out and chases Roode out of the ring. As Roode backs up the ramp Ken Anderson comes out and throws Roode back into the ring. Then Jeff Hardy comes and Roode gets triple teamed. Hardy & Anderson also go at it. Al Snow, D’Lo Brown & Simon Diamond come out to break it up. Then Hulk Hogan comes out and says that he likes what’s going on. He says that he has an idea that he needs RVD to agree too. If RVD does tonight will be 4 way.  RVD vs. Anderson vs. Jeff vs. Roode. The winner gets something if they win. If Anderson or Jeff win they take Van Dam’s place in the title match. If RVD wins he gets to pick the stip for the title match. If Roode wins then he gets to pick who he will face at Sacrifice. Hulk asks RVD if he’s willing to make the Sacrifice. RVD thinks about it for a bit and then he agrees. This was a mixed bag opening segment. Roode’s promo was good and RVD, Hardy & Anderson coming out for the brawl was good too. Hulk making the 4 way was weird. I don’t mind the match but why say that if Jeff or Anderson win they take Van Dam’s spot in the title match? That part I thought was idiotic.

They show Bully Ray backstage saying that Austin Aries made a lot of negative comments to him last week. He says that he’s tired of Aries bullying him and he won’t take it anymore. He says that Aries is the real problem and that he will take him out. Good promo from Ray.

They show Madison Rayne & Gail Kim backstage. Gail says that Brooke might have beaten her in non title and tag matches, but Brooke can’t beat her when the title is on the line. Madison asks how her wardrobe is. Gail asks what’s up. Madison says it’s a guy. Then Gail says that she has to head to ringside to watch the Brooke-Velvet match. This was meaningless.

Brooke Tessmacher vs. Velvet Sky. Brooke gets the pin. This was a good match. Afterwards Gail Kim comes to the ring and hits Brooke with the belt. Then she gives Brooke her finisher and calls her a piece of trash. Good heel stuff from Gail.

Backstage AJ Styles tells the cameraman that he’s focusing on facing Kurt Angle at Sacrifice and has no comment on the “secret” that Daniels & Kazarian have.

Jeff Hardy is backstage talking about the 4 Way. He says that he has a chance to end the “selfish generation.”

Matt Morgan vs. Crimson was supposed to be next, but as Morgan makes his way to the ring, Bully Ray attacks Morgan. He screams at Val & Christie to get out of the way. He gets a chair and hits Morgan over the head. Then he says to the camera that will be Austin Aries. Al, D’Lo & Simon come out to check on a bleeding Morgan and Ray tells D’Lo not to touch him. Back from commercial and they show what happened during the break. Morgan was placed on a stretcher and is wheeled out. Then Crimson says that week after week Morgan would be the guy who make Crimson pay and the first guy to end his undefeated streak. Then he says that Matt couldn’t make it to the ring. Then he tells the referee to count out Morgan. They ring the bell and the referee counts. Then Crimson says that Morgan’s career is done. The attack from Ray was good and I like Crimson’s heel character.

They show and RVD video package talking about risking all to stand out. He says that he knew what he was sacrificing. This was ok.  

X-Division Champion Austin Aries vs. Zima Ion for the Title. Aries gets the pin. This was a good match.

They show Daniels & Kazarian backstage and Daniels says that AJ isn’t there friend. Kazarian isn’t sure about revealing AJ’s “secret.” Whatever.

RVD is backstage talking about the 4 Way. He says he knows he can beat all 3 guys. Then he mentions getting to pick the stip for the Title match if he wins. He says that he is thinking of a Ladder match.

Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian are in the ring. Daniels gets the mic and says that he hasn’t herd from AJ but he will give him one last chance to set the record straight himself. AJ doesn’t come out right away so Daniels says he’s gonna let the cat out of the bag. Then AJ’s theme hits and he comes out. AJ gets the mic and says that this needs to stop now because they’re both about to make the biggest mistake of their lives. Then Kazarian says that AJ made the mistake. Then Kazarian says that he was protecting AJ at first but then he saw the “proof” of AJ’s “mistake.” Then they take out a pic of AJ and Dixie Carter. Daniels says that isn’t the only pic he has. Then they take a second pic out with AJ’s hands on Dixie. Daniels then has Kazarian show him a third pic and it shows AJ making out with Dixie Carter. Daniels says that AJ has been the TNA poster boy since day one. But when looks at the pic, he says that a picture is worth 1000 words. Daniels & Kazarian drop the pics and walk out while AJ is in disbelief. UGH! This is what the big “secret” was!? This is beyond stupid! These guys are really talented performers and have been there pretty much from the start of TNA! AJ has been there since the very first show! And this is the idiotic story TNA comes up with for these guys!? WHY!?

TV Champion Devon vs. Robbie E for the Title. Devon gets the pin. This was a short match. Afterwards Rob Terry gives Devon a power slam. Are there any other guys in TNA for Devon to face besides Robbie E or Rob Terry!?

They show a James Storm video package and talks about Lockdown. He says the right guy didn’t win. He says that he let the people in Nashville down and that he needs to take some time off. He says that he asks himself if he should continue wrestling. He says wrestling is something he has always wanted to do but now he is second guessing himself. He says that not winning the World Title in his home town got to him. Good promo from James Storm.

Joseph Park is backstage and asks some guy which way the ring is. Really? The guy doesn’t know how to get to the ring?

They show Devon backstage saying that if Robbie E & Rob Terry want the TV Title back then to bring it at sacrifice. He challenges them both to a 3 Way.

They recap the Joseph Park looking for Abyss storyline.

Joseph Park comes to the ring and he starts to talk without a mic. He’s given a mic and then he acts all impressed with the Impact Zone. He says that he has watched Abyss’ matches and that he tore the place down. He then thanks Hulk Hogan for letting him come out and speak. He mentions that he’s looking for “his brother.” He says that every clue that he got during the investigation Bully Ray was the common thread. He says that he isn’t going away till he gets answers. Then he mentions that he saw a sign that advertised the Sacrifice PPV. He says that he might get a ticket. Then Bully Ray comes out and says this is a load of crap. He says there’s something not right with Joseph & Abyss. Ray says this isn’t a court room but a wrestling ring. Then he tells Joseph that he has no business being in a ring or an arena. Then he talks about taking out Matt Morgan and asks Joseph how he’d feel if it were him. Then Joseph mentions that when Abyss was last seen it was in a match with Ray. Then he mentions Devon calling Ray out a few weeks ago and mentions that Devon beat him. Then he talks about last week when Aries called Ray out. He mentions that Aries is half Ray’s size but Aries beat him down. Then he asks Ray how the bully thing is working out for him. Then Ray shoves him to the mat. This was idiotic.

Ken Anderson is backstage talking about the 4 Way. He mentions his match with Jeff Hardy at Sacrifice but Jeff will have to step aside if he wins. He says that at Sacrifice he is taking his title back.

Kurt Angle is backstage and he says that AJ should be focusing on their match Sunday. Then he says that afterwards AJ can think about what Daniels & Kazarian revealed all he wants.

They show Hulk Hogan’s TNA debut from January 2010.

They show more of the Rob Van Dam video package with him saying there’s a lot of sacrifice being a wrestler.

Rob Van Dam vs. Ken Anderson vs. Jeff Hardy vs. TNA World Champion Bobby Roode. RVD wins when he pins Roode. This was also a good match. Jeff gave Roode a Twist of Fate and then Anderson gives him a Mic Check. Then Hardy & Anderson brawl out of the ring and that allows RVD to hit the 5 Star Frog Splash for the 3 count. Then RVD gets a ladder out from under the ring and he poses on top of it. Hardy & Anderson also stare down each other. Then Abyss shows up on the stage and says that Joseph is getting to close to the fire. He warns him to back off before he gets burnt. This ends the show. This Abyss storyline is really weird.

I thought this was a mixed bag show overall. The opening segment had its ups and downs. Roode’s promo was good but Hogan saying that Hardy or Anderson might get the title mach at the PPV if they win the 4 Way was idiotic. The 4 Way match itself was had some good action. I thought the James Storm video package was good too. I wasn’t into the “Daniels & Kazarian reveal what they have on AJ” segment. That was idiotic! I wasn’t into Joseph Park either. Ray’s part of the promo was good as usual but this storyline is dumb. Then having Abyss come in and telling his “brother” to back off was weird. I have no idea why they even have this crappy storyline in the first place. The RVD video packages were decent too. Devon-Robbie E was short and I’m hoping there are other guys for Devon to face besides these 2 guys. I liked Brooke-Velvet and Aries-Ion also. I’m not sure what they’re doing with Madison Rayne however. Ray hitting Matt Morgan with the chair was good too and so was Crimson’s promo. Ray’s amazing and his match with Austin Aries should be good. Crimson is good in this heel role too. On the whole I thought I thought this show was a mix of good and not so good.