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TNA iMPACT! Results - 01/18/2007
Written by Richard Trionfo (PWInsider.com) on Jan 18, 2007 - 10:24:02 PM
TNA iMPACT! Results - 1/18/07
Orlando, Florida
Report By: Richard Trionfo of PWInsider.com
TNA iMPACT! Opener:
We begin this week’s show with footage from earlier tonight outside the Impact Zone where Sting was fighting with James Mitchell, but Sting is not wearing his usual face paint. Sting sends him through guardrails and tables. Then he hits Mitchell with a trash can and chokes him with a chain. He tosses Mitchell in the trunk of his car. Mike Tenay tells us that a camera crew is following them.
Backstage:
Jeremy Borash is in the back and he is talking about the NWA World Tag Title match between Team 3D and the LAX, and Team 3D is walking by with Brother Runt. Runt says that it is not that big of a deal, but Devon grabs Runt by the collar and pushes him against the wall and tells him to shut up. Brother Ray asks Runt if he is serious. He says that they have been screwed over by other wrestlers and other promoters. They have been screwed over by people who claimed to be their friends for ten years and then get stabbed in their backs. They have never been screwed over by family. They had the tag titles won, but Runt cost them the titles. He tells Runt to stay out of the way and out of their business because the last time that he screws up, it will be his last. Devon tells Runt to sit and stay.
NWA World Tag Team Championship Match
Team 3D vs. The Latin American Exchange (c)
We see footage from the Team 3D/LAX match when Brother Runt interfered to cause the disqualification.
The start:
Team 3D attacks LAX from behind while LAX waits for them to come out of the Chute of Facial Impact. Devon punches Homicide while Ray works on Hernandez. Ray sends Hernandez into the ring steps while Devon sends Homicide into the guardrails. Homicide and Devon battle back into the ring while Ray chokes Hernandez with his own bandana. Homicide punches and chops Devon, but Devon feels nothing. Brother Runt shows up at ringside during the match.
Mid-match notes:
Devon with a slam from an inverted front face lock. Runt goes to the turnbuckles and the referee stops him and Ray wonders what is going on. Brother Ray grabs Runt and takes him to the back. Hernandez with a slam to Devon followed by a splash from the top turnbuckle by Homicide for a two count. Hernandez tags in Homicide with an Irish whip and running clothesline into the corner followed by a splash from Hernandez for a two count. Brother Ray returns to ringside while Homicide tags Hernandez in and Hernandez with a slingshot shoulder tackle from the apron when Homicide Irish whips Devon for a two count. Homicide is tagged back in and they Irish whip Devon into the corner, but Hernandez misses the splash and Devon hits a spinning back elbow on Homicide. Devon is able to tag in Ray and he punches Homicide and Hernandez. Ray with a back body drop to Homicide and a Samoan Drop to Hernandez for a two count. Homicide with a rana from the top turnbuckle but Brother Ray pops up and he clotheslines Homicide.
The Finish:
Ray with a uranage to Hernandez for a two count. Ray with a slam to Hernandez and Moody Jack comes to ringside before the Wassup headbutt. Homicide pushes Devon off the top turnbuckle and Brother Ray sends Homicide’s head into the turnbuckle. Moody Jack gives Hernandez the slapjack and he hits Brother Ray with it for the three count.
Winners and still NWA Tag Team Champions, The Latin American Exchange
Backstage:
Jeremy Borash is in the back and he sees Abyss throwing a tantrum as he tosses chairs and breaks a table. We go to commercial.
Backstage:
We are back and Gail Kim and Jacqueline are fighting in the bathroom. Gail slaps Jacqueline but then Jacqueline fights back as security comes into the bathroom to separate the women.
In the arena:
Don and Mike are at ringside and Mike talks about Christian Cage winning the NWA World Title and that his opponent at Against All Odds will be Kurt Angle. Don talks about how there was a lot of involvement from the women at Final Resolution. In addition to Jacqueline and Gail Kim, there was Christy Hemme who came out to defend all women in wrestling against the Voodoo Kin Mafia.
Christy Hemme:
We go to a sit down interview that Jeremy Borash conducted with Christy Hemme. He mentions that what happened on Sunday was a different side of Christy. We hear Christy’s comments from Sunday about Joanie Laurer. Jeremy wants to know what brought that out of Christy. Christy says that she came from another company and did everything that a good employee was supposed to do. She says that she would not lie down to get ahead and compromise the woman that she is. We go to Kip’s comments aimed at Christy from the pay per view. Jeremy points out that this is a different company, but it sounds like she has some serious issues. Christy says that women deserve respect and they do not have to lay down for anybody. Kip enters the interview area and he takes Jeremy’s seat. Kip asks Christy if she wants to be treated equal. Kip asks Christy if she knows about the ladder of success because before you go up, you have to go down. Christy yells at Kip, but Kip spills his food all over Christy. BG comes out and he gets between Kip and Christy.
In the arena:
We are back and Christian Cage comes to the ring and he has a mic. He says that he told everyone that the biggest star in TNA history would regain the biggest prize in this industry, the NWA World Heavyweight championship. It is like they say that there is no rest for the wicked. His first opponent at Against All Odds has already been announced. That opponent is none other than Kurt Angle. He can sit here all day and run through Angle’s laundry list. He is an Olympic Gold Medalist, shoot fighter, submission specialist, and the biggest asshole he ever met. Kurt Angle comes out to the ring and he has a mic too. Angle tells Christian he better watch who he is calling an asshole, especially when his bodyguard/life partner is not there to back him up. Angle cuts off Christian and says that for the next three weeks, he wants Christian to take the title belt home, shine it up, and take it to bed with him because at the pay per view, he is going to take the title from Christian and he is going to put the title on his mantle next to his Olympic gold medal. Angle spits in Christian’s face.
Christian tells Angle that is what makes them champions...confidence. What makes them different is that Christian knows how to channel his emotions, unlike Angle. In order to beat a guy like Kurt Angle, he needs to get inside Angle’s head to find out what makes him tick. Christian says that he has acquired the services of a consultant. It is someone who thinks just like Angle, wrestles just like Angle, and is intense just like Angle. This person cannot stand Angle. Angle says that he will bite and he asks who it is. Christian says that after Angle spits in his face, Angle expects to get an answer. Christian says that he is a nice guy and if Angle pays close attention, he will drop Angle a hint or two. Angle asks if it is Goldberg or Brock Lesnar. He says that it does not matter and if Christian is trying to press his buttons, it worked. Angle punches Christian and they battle in the ring until Angle hits a German suplex. Angle puts Christian in the ankle lock, but Christian is able to get out of the ring.
Moments Ago:
We go to footage from moments ago of James Mitchell being taken out of Sting’s car at the jail and we go to commercial.
Back on iMPACT!:
We are back and Sting chokes Mitchell against a fence and he wants to know what Abyss is hiding. Mitchell spits in Sting’s face and Sting slams his head against the fence. Mitchell tells Sting what Abyss’s name is and that he was in there for six years. Sting wants to know why, but Mitchell says that it is none of Sting’s business. Sting wants to know. Mitchell asks why Sting cares because Abyss is a piece of garbage. Mitchell says that Abyss was nothing before he met him and he will be nothing afterwards. Mitchell says that he uses Abyss. He tells Sting that Abyss is his meal ticket. Sting says that he hears Mitchell and he can look into Mitchell’s black heart. He sees a human when he looks in Abyss’s eyes. He chokes Mitchell and wants to know why Abyss was in there. Sting handcuffs Mitchell to the fence and he says that he will get his answer tonight from Abyss. Sting tells Mitchell that he can sit there and rot.
In the arena:
We return to Don and Mike and they talk about the Abyss situation and how more of the story appears to be revealed. Mike tells us that Sting is on his way back to the Impact Zone.
Paparazzi Productions:
We go to the latest Paparazzi Productions feature and Alex Shelley is with Kevin Nash. Alex says that he thinks the PCS saved it all. Nash says that it couldn’t be done without Alex. Alex gives Jeremy Borash his ‘business card’ and Jeremy says that he might have something for Alex next week. Nash says that it is time for the guys to leave the nest and do their own things. Sonjay and Lethal want to know what is next for them. Lethal says that they have been strung along. Nash says that they need an Extreme Makeover. From out of nowhere, Austin Starr attacks Senshi and slams him into the wall. Senshi fights back and then he punches a hole in the wall when Starr moves. Starr sends Senshi into the wall. We go to commercial.
Backstage:
We are back and Kurt Angle is in Jim Cornette’s office and he is irate. He talks about Christian’s announcement of a consultant. He says that he knows that Cornette is aware of things. Angle grabs Cornette by his tie and he says that he wants to know what is going on. Cornette tells Angle that he is the cornerstone of this company and he is letting Christian play mind games with him to make him crazy. Cornette tells Angle not to let that weasel get in his head. He tells Angle that he needs to worry about A.J. Styles tonight and wait for later to deal with Christian.
Lance Hoyt vs. James Storm
We return to the Impact Zone and while Lance Hoyt walks to the ring, we see A.J. Pierzynski and Dale Torborg sitting in the front row. We see footage of A.J. hitting Lance Hoyt in the back with a steel chair during the pre-show. James Storm and Jacqueline walk to the ring and Storm takes a ‘Wildcat’ sign from a fan and rips it up. Then he pushes a fan, causing them to spill their drink.
The start:
Storm attacks Hoyt before the bell and climbs on Hoyt’s back, but Hoyt tosses Storm down with a snap mare. Storm wants Hoyt to shake his hand, but it is a trap and Storm tries to kick Hoyt, but Hoyt blocks the kick and he hits a clothesline. Hoyt with a flapjack and then he goes up top, but Jacqueline gets on the apron to distract Hoyt.
Mid-match notes:
Storm pushes the referee into the ropes and that crotches Hoyt. The referee tells Jacqueline to get off the apron and then Storm hits an inverted slam. While the referee deals with Storm, Jacqueline slaps Hoyt. Storm punches Hoyt in the corner and then he Irish whips Hoyt, but he misses a charge into the corner. Hoyt with a clothesline while Dale Torborg walks into the ringside area.
The Finish:
Hoyt with a big boot. Torborg gets on the apron while Pierzynski comes into the ring with a chair while the referee deals with Jacqueline. Storm misses a punch and Hoyt gets Storm up, but Pierzynski hits Hoyt in the back with a chair. Storm hits the super kick for the three count.
Winner - James Storm
The Aftermath:
After the match, Torborg and Pierzynski pull Hoyt out of the ring and Hoyt is sent into the ring post. On the other side of the ring, Gail Kim attacks Jacqueline and James Storm breaks things up. Storm tosses Gail into the ring and then he hits a side slam on Gail. Petey Williams comes into the ring and he goes after Storm. Petey sets up for a Canadian Destroyer on Jacqueline, but Storm goes after Williams. Williams sets for the Canadian Destroyer on Storm, but Jacqueline with a low blow and Storm with a super kick to Williams.
Backstage:
We go to the back where Jeremy Borash is outside of A.J. Styles’s locker room and he talks about the match. We see Eric Young in the background and he wants to talk to Jeremy. Jeremy asks Eric if Ms. Brooks is all over Eric’s ‘friend’. Eric says that she is driving him crazy. He says that his friend is off the pill. He wants Jeremy to go shopping with him for condos. A.J. comes out of his locker room and he tells ‘Jellyhead’ to hit the bricks. Jeremy asks A.J. about his match. A.J. says that this is a great day for him. For a guy who scratched and crawled to get where he is to face Kurt Angle. A.J. asks Jeremy what has Kurt Angle done. He has been babied and pampered. Everything has been handed to him on a silver platter. What has he really earned? Jeremy points out that Angle won a gold medal and A.J. does not seem impressed. A.J. points out that he won a blue ribbon and was All-County in the triple jump, but you don’t see him bragging about that. A.J. says that was in the past and Kurt Angle and A.J. Styles are in the future. A.J. says that he does not care if you love him or hate him, he is still phenomenal. We go to commercial.
Backstage:
We are back and so Sting is back at the Impact Zone and the camera crew follows him to the building.
Kurt Angle vs. AJ Styles
The start:
Angle goes for the leg, but Styles avoids Angle. Styles goes for the leg, but Angle avoids him and then he slaps A.J. in the back of the head before getting up. Angle with clotheslines followed by a European uppercut. Angle with kicks in the corner followed by punches. Styles with a rake of the eyes. Angle with an overhead belly-to-belly suplex. Angle follows that with kicks to Styles and another European uppercut.
Mid-match notes:
Tomko comes to ringside to watch the match while the match continues. Styles with an Irish whip, but he misses a splash in the corner. Angle hits a German suplex throw that sends Styles onto his chest. Angle goes to the apron and he wants Tomko to come into the ring. Styles kicks the rope and that causes Angle to go down. We go to commercial.
The Finish:
We are back and Styles has Angle in a rear chin lock. Angle with elbows to escape the hold followed by punches. Styles with an enzuigiri for a two count. Styles goes to the apron for a springboard forearm but he can only get a two count. Tomko distracts the referee and that allows Styles to get a steel chair, but Angle moves out of the way. Angle with an Angle slam onto the chair for the three count.
Winner - Kurt Angle
The Aftermath:
After the match, Angle attacks Tomko from behind, but Christian Cage comes out and he goes after Angle. Tomko rolls Angle back into the ring and then Styles joins in the action. Rhino comes out and he goes after Styles and Styles and Rhino fight to the back. Samoa Joe comes out with a chair and Tomko and Christian leave the ring. Angle gets up and he sees Joe in the ring. Christian gets on the mic and he says that he was going to give Angle a clue, and he wants to know if Angle got the clue. Security comes into the ring to separate Angle and Joe.
In the arena:
Sting is in the ring and he tells Abyss to come out because he wants to talk to him. Abyss comes out and he goes to the ring. Sting says that it is time for Abyss to start talking. He wants to know what Abyss is hiding and tell us why he was in prison. Sting gives Abyss the mic, but he refuses to talk. Sting wants Abyss to start talking and he jabs Abyss with the baseball bat. Sting tells Abyss that he is trying to help him. Abyss cowers in the corner. Sting says that it is public record so he is going to find out for himself. We go to credits.
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