By Graham "GSM" Matthews MVP def. Low-Ki in a New York City Gold Rush Qualifying Match Being in attendance for this match, I can tell you that this was one of the best matches of the night at that taping. MVP and Low-Ki have very similar styles and both have experience wrestling over in Japan, making this match extremely entertaining. It was a very physical match from start to finish and I liked the fact MVP scored the clean win. Low-Ki hasn't been used to his full potential since being brought back into the mix earlier this summer, but this was by far his best bout to date. Tajiri def. Robbie E in a New York City Gold Rush Qualifying Match The BroMans annoy me to no end (and not in a good way), but I think Robbie can flourish on his own if he's cast as a singles competitor. He hasn't been without a partner in years, so I'd love to see him break away from the other two at some point. The Jersey Shore gimmick hasn't been relevant in years. Have TNA officials not picked up on that yet?! Nevertheless, this was a fun bout with the outcome never being in doubt. Still, it's always a treat to see Tajiri in action.
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By Graham "GSM" Matthews Los Matadores def. Slater Gator First off, the Slater Gator entrance theme mash-up is horrendous. I appreciate the effort they put into making them more of a team, but does it really matter for a tandem that loses more often than they win? It was a comedy fest, especially with Adam Rose and "The Bunny" on commentary, but thankfully it didn't last long or overstay its welcome. WWE needs more viable contenders to the WWE Tag Team Championships, so instead of focusing on these acts, why not build up an actual team as a threat to the twin titles? Mark Henry Addressed the WWE Universe Targeting the audience was a weird way of turning heel only a week removed from his rallying of the United States, but at the same time, it was realistic. It's logical to think that he'd be frustrated with the crowd turning on him, but it would have worked better if audiences were booing Henry more than they have been. I'm not sure if this is leading to a heel turn from Henry, but I'd sure love to see it. He works better in that role anyway, but I fear we're in for another boring feud between him and Big Show. Please don't let that be the case. By John Napolitano Cue the glass shattering and the classic Stone Cold pop as the eighth edition of John’s Jargon dives into the world of the always-enthralling idea of another possible Texas Rattlesnake return; however, I’m not referring to the same old Austin returns of the last decade that, albeit, we have come to know and love. No, I would like to discuss the possibility of Stone Cold Steve Austin lacing up his boots one more time, returning to that 20-foot-by-20-foot squared circle, and stunning the competition one last time at WrestleMania XXXI. Allow me to take you back to a simpler time during the glory days of World Wrestling Entertainment, a time period synonymous with beer-swilling, finger-raising, Zamboni-driving, and content thriving. The epicenter amidst all of this chaos of the Attitude Era was none other than The Texas Rattlesnake himself. Being a King of the Ring, three-time Royal Rumble winner, a six-time WWE Champion, and one of the most iconic WWE Superstars of all-time, Austin mesmerizes the masses anytime he is in the public eye. Austin has not competed in the ring, due to his overall health, since March 30, 2003, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, against his long-time rival The Rock at WrestleMania XIX. Since his departure from the ring, Austin has participated in non-competitive roles such as Raw’s Co-General Manager, the Sherriff of WWE, and as a special guest referee on more than one occasion. He has undoubtedly produced some of his best material during his post-retirement tenure, but many fans lust to see The Texas Rattlesnake hit the ropes one last time. By Graham "GSM" Matthews Dean Ambrose and John Cena Brawled with The Authority Ambrose was the hottest comodity coming off of Night of Champions, so it was logical to have him kick off the show. He cut a good promo on his rival Seth Rollins and I enjoyed his exchange with John Cena. It felt fresh seeing how the two had yet to cross paths and I anticipate an eventual match between the two. Their brawl with The Authority set up Cena and Ambrose's respective singles matches against Randy Orton and Kane for later on in the night. Dolph Ziggler def. The Miz to Win the Intercontinental Championship I've been disappointed by how the feud between Ziggler and Miz has been more about the stunt doubles than the Intercontinental title, but their matches never cease to entertain me. This was more of the same from the two with a lot of strong nearfalls down the stretch. Ziggler winning back the belt was a pleasant surprise, but I can't say it does much for the prestige of the title. The reigns essentially mean nothing at this point and playing hot potato with the strap will make the title changes feel forgettable. |
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