Post by Head Booker on Jun 18, 2007 16:12:24 GMT -6
RESULTS FROM SUNDAY'S SLAMMIVERSARY PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT
By Bill Banks
Catch the replay of Slammiversary!
DirecTV: Replays on June 18, 23, 26, July 5 &10
InDemand: Select times from June 18 - 28
DIsh Network: All day replays on June 19 & 20
TVN: Check your local listings for replay info!
Viewer's Choice Canada: Replays June 18-21
RHINO & SENSHI VS. THE LAX
Rhino and Homicide started out, but Rhino quickly overpowered the LAX member - even throwing him out of the ring with a reverse powerbomb! Hernandez tagged in, as well as Senshi. Senshi attempted to use his martial arts kicks on Hernandez, but the big man overpowered him. The LAX worked over Senshi, keeping him away from Rhino. Senshi eventually hit the Warrior's Way stomp on Hernandez, tagging in Rhino who took over on Homicide. The LAX took back over, working over Rhino when Konnan tossed in the flapjack. However, before he could do it Hector Guerrero nailed Homicide, allowing Rhino to hit the Gore on Homicide for the win!
Backstage, Ms. Brooks attempted to once again seduce Eric Young - but Gail Kim intervened and planted a kiss on Eric as good luck before his match later against Robert Roode.
X TITLE MATCH: CHRIS SABIN vs. "BLACK MACHISMO" JAY LETHAL
Two of TNA's top X Division stars battled for the X Championship as it was Chris Sabin taking on "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal! Lethal started the match by attempting to take to the air, but Sabin kept shutting him down with underhanded tactics. Lethal retook control, but time after time he was unable to get the pin. Finally, Lethal grounded Sabin and went to the top to deliver the big elbow! "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal is the brand new TNA X Division Champion!
FRANK WYCHECK AND JERRY LYNN VS. JAMES STORM AND THE TRUTH
Jerry Lynn and The Truth started off the match, trading high-flying elbows and kicks. James Storm and Frank Wycheck eventually squared off, with Storm outwrestled Wycheck early until the NFL star grounded him with shoulder blocks. Storm attempted to use a chair, but referee Rudy Charles took it away, allowing Wycheck to tag Lynn in. Storm took control on Lynn and even spit beer in the face of Titan Pro Bowler Kyle Vanden Bosch. Wycheck tagged back in and cleared house of Storm and Truth, but the Cowboy managed to hit a superkick on Wycheck. However, Vanden Bosch pulled Storm off Wycheck, allowing his Titan teammate to regain his strength. With help from Jerry Lynn, Wycheck nailed a piledriver on Storm to get the win!
MR. BACKLUND VS. ALEX SHELLEY
In his in-ring return, Backlund started the bout by taking Shelley off his feet repeatedly. Shelley countered with chops and took Backlund down into an armlock submission. Backlund countered out and nail Shelley with backrops - but Chris Sabin came out to interfere. Backlund turned the tables on Sabin, allowing him to hit a bridge on Shelley for the win! After the bout, Backlund put the Chicken Wing on Shelley, which brought out Kevin Nash! Nash pulled Backlund off Shelley, which brought out Jerry Lynn. Nash then hit a big boot on Lynn, allowing Sabin and Shelley to double-team Backlund. However, "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal hit the ring to even the odds and help Backlund!
After the bout, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels appeared in the crowd to talk about his upcoming bout against Sting!
THE VOODOO KIN MAFIA VS. BASHAM & DAMAJA WITH CHRSTY HEMME
Two of TNA's top tag teams collided with VKMvs. Basham and Damaja. Christy's team took the early advantage, but they were no match for the VKM - who ending up winning the bout! Afterwards, Kip James dragged Christy into the ring for some revenge, but it was Lance Hoyt who turned his back on the VKM by smashing Kip from behind and saving Christy! Hoyt and Christy locked lips as a final show of unity over the fallen VKM!
After the bout, The Latin American Xchange - led by Konnan - attacked Hector Guerrero at the Spanish announce position!
FREEDOM MATCH - ERIC YOUNG VS. ROBERT ROODE
Early in the bout, the action spilled to ringside, with Roode smashing Young on the steel barriers. Back in the ring, Young attempted several comebacks, but Roode kept dishing out the punishment. Eric managed to get the upper hand on Roode, but Ms. Brooks interfered. In turn, Young left the ring and pulled her pants down! Young hit a top rope elbow drop, but couldn't get the pin. Later, Roode nailed Young with a steel chair, finally scoring the 1-2-3. Roode grabbed the mic to officially fire Eric Young from TNA, but Jim Cornette came out to put a stop to it! Cornette ordered the match restarted - and Brooks once again went for the steel chair, but was stopped by Gail Kim! Young then rolled up Roode for the pin! Eric Young is now free from Robert Roode!
TEAM 3D VS. RICK STEINER AND ANIMAL
Rick Steiner promised he had a backup when his brother Scott Steiner couldn't compete - and it was none other than Road Warrior Animal! Brother Devon and Rick Steiner started off the match trading power moves, with Brother Ray and Animal tagging in and going face-to-face! With the crowd chanting "LOD! LOD!", Animal and Rick Steiner began to double-team Devon. All four members from both teams began to brawl in the ring - trading clotheslines and big kicks. However, the TNA World Tag Team Champions were able to hit the 3D on Rick Steiner to get the win!
STING vs. "THE FALLEN ANGEL" CHRISTOPHER DANIELS
Sting repelled from the top of the arena on his entrance! Sting started out the match a house of fire, beating Daniels all over the ring. However, Daniels quickly turned the match in his favor. After several minutes of battering the icon, Daniels made a mistake when he went for Sting's signature Stinger Splash. Sting came back to life, beating his chest and pummeling Daniels. Sting finally hit the reverse DDT on Daniels to score the win!
ABYSS VS. TOMKO
Two of TNA's biggest juggernauts collided in a no disqualification match, and within minutes Abyss went for his black bag under the ring. Abyss dumped out the tacks and went to chokeslam Tomko into them, but Tomko reversed it and sent Abyss into pile of thumbtacks! Abyss regrouped and nailed a Black Hole Slam on his nemesis, but Tomko kicked out. Abyss got out another bag from under the ring - and this time poured out broken glass! Tomko smashed Abyss in the back and took a piece of the jagged glass and jammed it into Abyss' head. The action spilled to the outside, with Tomko nailing Abyss with the barbed wire bat as they went up the ramp. Then, both Abyss and Tomko climbed the entrance ramp! Nearly 50 feet in the air, Tomko tried to smash Abyss with the bat, but Abyss sent him flying down into the set below! Abyss then jumped off and landed on Tomko! Both TNA stars tried to regain their senses and got back into the ring, where Abyss slammed Tomko into the pile of broken glass for the win!
Up next, an interview with Jeff Jarrett aired where Jeff thanked the fans for their support after the recent passing of his wife, Jill Jarrett.
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Before the start of the match, Jim Cornette announced he had chosen "Wildcat" Chris Harris as the fifth and final competitor in the bout. Harris, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage and Kurt Angle made their way in for the start. It was an all-out war, with the ladder being used as a weapon throughout. In the end, after Harris speared Christian Cage off the ladder - it was Kurt Angle hanging the gold to become the TNA World Heavyweight Champion!
By Bill Banks
Catch the replay of Slammiversary!
DirecTV: Replays on June 18, 23, 26, July 5 &10
InDemand: Select times from June 18 - 28
DIsh Network: All day replays on June 19 & 20
TVN: Check your local listings for replay info!
Viewer's Choice Canada: Replays June 18-21
RHINO & SENSHI VS. THE LAX
Rhino and Homicide started out, but Rhino quickly overpowered the LAX member - even throwing him out of the ring with a reverse powerbomb! Hernandez tagged in, as well as Senshi. Senshi attempted to use his martial arts kicks on Hernandez, but the big man overpowered him. The LAX worked over Senshi, keeping him away from Rhino. Senshi eventually hit the Warrior's Way stomp on Hernandez, tagging in Rhino who took over on Homicide. The LAX took back over, working over Rhino when Konnan tossed in the flapjack. However, before he could do it Hector Guerrero nailed Homicide, allowing Rhino to hit the Gore on Homicide for the win!
Backstage, Ms. Brooks attempted to once again seduce Eric Young - but Gail Kim intervened and planted a kiss on Eric as good luck before his match later against Robert Roode.
X TITLE MATCH: CHRIS SABIN vs. "BLACK MACHISMO" JAY LETHAL
Two of TNA's top X Division stars battled for the X Championship as it was Chris Sabin taking on "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal! Lethal started the match by attempting to take to the air, but Sabin kept shutting him down with underhanded tactics. Lethal retook control, but time after time he was unable to get the pin. Finally, Lethal grounded Sabin and went to the top to deliver the big elbow! "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal is the brand new TNA X Division Champion!
FRANK WYCHECK AND JERRY LYNN VS. JAMES STORM AND THE TRUTH
Jerry Lynn and The Truth started off the match, trading high-flying elbows and kicks. James Storm and Frank Wycheck eventually squared off, with Storm outwrestled Wycheck early until the NFL star grounded him with shoulder blocks. Storm attempted to use a chair, but referee Rudy Charles took it away, allowing Wycheck to tag Lynn in. Storm took control on Lynn and even spit beer in the face of Titan Pro Bowler Kyle Vanden Bosch. Wycheck tagged back in and cleared house of Storm and Truth, but the Cowboy managed to hit a superkick on Wycheck. However, Vanden Bosch pulled Storm off Wycheck, allowing his Titan teammate to regain his strength. With help from Jerry Lynn, Wycheck nailed a piledriver on Storm to get the win!
MR. BACKLUND VS. ALEX SHELLEY
In his in-ring return, Backlund started the bout by taking Shelley off his feet repeatedly. Shelley countered with chops and took Backlund down into an armlock submission. Backlund countered out and nail Shelley with backrops - but Chris Sabin came out to interfere. Backlund turned the tables on Sabin, allowing him to hit a bridge on Shelley for the win! After the bout, Backlund put the Chicken Wing on Shelley, which brought out Kevin Nash! Nash pulled Backlund off Shelley, which brought out Jerry Lynn. Nash then hit a big boot on Lynn, allowing Sabin and Shelley to double-team Backlund. However, "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal hit the ring to even the odds and help Backlund!
After the bout, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels appeared in the crowd to talk about his upcoming bout against Sting!
THE VOODOO KIN MAFIA VS. BASHAM & DAMAJA WITH CHRSTY HEMME
Two of TNA's top tag teams collided with VKMvs. Basham and Damaja. Christy's team took the early advantage, but they were no match for the VKM - who ending up winning the bout! Afterwards, Kip James dragged Christy into the ring for some revenge, but it was Lance Hoyt who turned his back on the VKM by smashing Kip from behind and saving Christy! Hoyt and Christy locked lips as a final show of unity over the fallen VKM!
After the bout, The Latin American Xchange - led by Konnan - attacked Hector Guerrero at the Spanish announce position!
FREEDOM MATCH - ERIC YOUNG VS. ROBERT ROODE
Early in the bout, the action spilled to ringside, with Roode smashing Young on the steel barriers. Back in the ring, Young attempted several comebacks, but Roode kept dishing out the punishment. Eric managed to get the upper hand on Roode, but Ms. Brooks interfered. In turn, Young left the ring and pulled her pants down! Young hit a top rope elbow drop, but couldn't get the pin. Later, Roode nailed Young with a steel chair, finally scoring the 1-2-3. Roode grabbed the mic to officially fire Eric Young from TNA, but Jim Cornette came out to put a stop to it! Cornette ordered the match restarted - and Brooks once again went for the steel chair, but was stopped by Gail Kim! Young then rolled up Roode for the pin! Eric Young is now free from Robert Roode!
TEAM 3D VS. RICK STEINER AND ANIMAL
Rick Steiner promised he had a backup when his brother Scott Steiner couldn't compete - and it was none other than Road Warrior Animal! Brother Devon and Rick Steiner started off the match trading power moves, with Brother Ray and Animal tagging in and going face-to-face! With the crowd chanting "LOD! LOD!", Animal and Rick Steiner began to double-team Devon. All four members from both teams began to brawl in the ring - trading clotheslines and big kicks. However, the TNA World Tag Team Champions were able to hit the 3D on Rick Steiner to get the win!
STING vs. "THE FALLEN ANGEL" CHRISTOPHER DANIELS
Sting repelled from the top of the arena on his entrance! Sting started out the match a house of fire, beating Daniels all over the ring. However, Daniels quickly turned the match in his favor. After several minutes of battering the icon, Daniels made a mistake when he went for Sting's signature Stinger Splash. Sting came back to life, beating his chest and pummeling Daniels. Sting finally hit the reverse DDT on Daniels to score the win!
ABYSS VS. TOMKO
Two of TNA's biggest juggernauts collided in a no disqualification match, and within minutes Abyss went for his black bag under the ring. Abyss dumped out the tacks and went to chokeslam Tomko into them, but Tomko reversed it and sent Abyss into pile of thumbtacks! Abyss regrouped and nailed a Black Hole Slam on his nemesis, but Tomko kicked out. Abyss got out another bag from under the ring - and this time poured out broken glass! Tomko smashed Abyss in the back and took a piece of the jagged glass and jammed it into Abyss' head. The action spilled to the outside, with Tomko nailing Abyss with the barbed wire bat as they went up the ramp. Then, both Abyss and Tomko climbed the entrance ramp! Nearly 50 feet in the air, Tomko tried to smash Abyss with the bat, but Abyss sent him flying down into the set below! Abyss then jumped off and landed on Tomko! Both TNA stars tried to regain their senses and got back into the ring, where Abyss slammed Tomko into the pile of broken glass for the win!
Up next, an interview with Jeff Jarrett aired where Jeff thanked the fans for their support after the recent passing of his wife, Jill Jarrett.
KING OF THE MOUNTAIN FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE
Before the start of the match, Jim Cornette announced he had chosen "Wildcat" Chris Harris as the fifth and final competitor in the bout. Harris, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Christian Cage and Kurt Angle made their way in for the start. It was an all-out war, with the ladder being used as a weapon throughout. In the end, after Harris speared Christian Cage off the ladder - it was Kurt Angle hanging the gold to become the TNA World Heavyweight Champion!
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